Tories: 0.3% shrink in economy is deeply disappointing

The shadow chancellor says it is "deeply disappointing" that the economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. Mel Stride adds, "this is a budget that's spiralling ever-upwards and..

Tories warn Reeves not to raise taxes in spending review

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller urged Rachel Reeves to keep to her fiscal rules as she unveils her spending review. He said that whilst it is nice to announce spending, “money..

Tories push for UK to leave ECHR to 'control borders'

The Conservatives are pushing for the UK to leave the ECHR, claiming it is limiting the government’s abilities to control borders. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the government should be able..

Tories criticise government following record crossings

The Tories have criticised the government for blaming good weather conditions for record crossings over the weekend. More than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on..

Tories raise fishing concerns over EU deal

The Conservative Party has warned the government not to sacrifice the UK’s fishing industry in its new deal with the European Union. Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie said the opposition would..

Tories call for a ‘binding annual cap on legal migration’

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp calls for a "binding annual cap on legal migration", describing Labour's plans on immigration as "a little tweak" which will have "very little impact". Report by..

Tories: The UK-US trade deal is not great or historic

The shadow business secretary says the UK-US trade agreement is "not historic", adding it leaves "the vast majority of the economy exposed to 10% tariffs". Andrew Griffith adds the government,..

Huddleston: Tories in tough fight after losses

Nigel Huddleston admitted the Conservative Party faces significant challenges after losing over 650 local council seats. He stressed the party's ongoing renewal process, aiming to return to core..

Tories 'still have work to do', says Fuller after losses

Shadow Treasury Minister Richard Fuller admitted the Conservatives faced a “very difficult night” after losing nearly 700 seats and all 16 councils they were defending. He said Reform UK had done..

Lib Dems target Tory heartlands amid Reform surge

Sir Ed Davey said the Liberal Democrats are on course to become the new party of Middle England, as the party eyes major gains in traditional Conservative heartlands amid local election losses for both..

Tories acknowledge ‘very competitive’ local elections

Kemi Badenoch, whose party currently holds around half the seats up for election on Thursday, acknowledges that the local elections present her with a challenge. Visiting a farm in Lincolnshire, the..

Badenoch calls for Kneecap prosecution

Kemi Badenoch calls for prosecution of the rap trio Kneecap after a member of the group allegedly called for the death of Tory MPs. Video emerged of the group at a November 2023 gig appearing to show..

Tories admit local elections will be ‘challenging’

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp admits Thursday’s local elections will be “challenging” but insists the Conservative Party will not be doing a deal with Reform UK. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

Tories express concern over EU youth mobility scheme

The Opposition have expressed concerns over a potential youth mobility scheme with the European Union. The home secretary and chancellor both said they are "open" to the plans which would allow..

Tories insist ‘no pact’ with Reform UK

Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Gareth Davies insists the Conservative Party “will not be entering into a pact” with Reform UK but will “win back the centre-right vote” at the next..

Tories: PM should reflect on previous trans comments

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller says the prime minister “has created a lot of anxiety” over his comments on trans issues before the Supreme Court ruled on the legal definition..