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Conservative Party (UK)

Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party is a major political party in the United Kingdom, currently serving as His Majesty’s Most Loyal Opposition, led by Kemi Badenoch. Headquartered in London, its primary mission is political governance, advocating for private property, enterprise, and traditional values. As one of the UK’s two main parties, it focuses on policy development, campaigning, and parliamentary representation. With a long history of forming government, it has significantly shaped British policy, upholding principles of liberty, democracy, and the rule of law.
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at Downing Street in London on April 20. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Epstein associate Peter Mandelson

The scandal over the controversial appointment of Mandelson as envoy to the US has plagued Starmer’s government for months.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible probe over Mandelson

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Britain

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

Crisis deepens as the UK government admits Starmer’s former ambassador to US was appointed despite failing security vetting.

Britain

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

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Britain

Farage’s Reform UK attracts another high-profile Conservative defector

Former home secretary joins right-wing Reform UK and declares ‘Britain is indeed broken’.

Britain’s Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Starmer leadership rival blocked from seeking return to UK parliament

Labour Party committee blocks Andy Burnham’s candidacy in an 8-1 vote, denying him a platform before the next election.

Britain

Britain’s surging Reform UK party draws big-name Tory defector

Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage’s Reform party as the Conservatives descend into civil war.

Britain

Former British finance minister defects to Reform UK, backing Farage for PM

Nadhim Zahawi declares the Conservative Party a ‘defunct brand’ as he joins a growing exodus of Tories joining Nigel Farage’s party.

UK Reform leader Nigel Farage and Nadhim Zahawi. Photo: dpa
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My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted

The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy speaks at a conference in London on 23 October. Photo: PA via dpa
Britain

Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget

Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures.

Britain

UK finance minister says did not mislead public on latest budget

Britain’s Conservatives have accused Rachel Reeves of misrepresenting the state of the nation’s finances in the run-up to her November 26 budget.

My Take

My Take | A national flag should be a symbol of unity not of prejudice and divisiveness

Sadly it is difficult to dissociate the flags flying across England from a political position that in its most extreme embraces racism and hate speech.

Several Union Jack flags fly near the Houses of Parliament in London on April 12. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

The UK prime minister pledged full disclosure of China spying case evidence, blaming past government policy for the trial’s collapse.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street for Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) at Parliament in London, Britain on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Keir Starmer

Starmer warns UK Labour is in ‘fight of our lives’ as party meets

The gathering comes amid talk of a possible leadership challenge, with Labour lagging well behind Farage’s anti-immigrant Reform UK party.

Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

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Norway

Norway election: cost of living, global turmoil among voter concerns

The ruling Labour Party led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere is narrowly favoured to remain in office.

A woman votes in a polling station in Oslo, Norway, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn shakes up UK politics with ‘Your Party’ launch

In launching the party, Corbyn called for a ‘mass redistribution of wealth and power’ and ‘an end to all arms sales to Israel’.

Britain

Kneecap play Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Singer Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.

Irish rap group Kneecap singer, Liam O’Hanna (left), who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, Naoise O Caireallain, aka Moglai Bap (right) and JJ O’Dochartaigh aka DJ Provai (centre), outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on June 18 after O’Hanna was released on bail until his next hearing in August. Photo: AFP
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