The jury in the trial of a former Conservative MP accused of not disclosing the source of political donations has retired to consider its verdicts. David Mackintosh is being prosecuted…
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Spain’s Conservatives Rally Against Deal With Catalan Separatists
by Horace Hallby Horace HallProtests have been held across Spain against an amnesty deal with Catalan separatists aimed at securing a new term for the Socialist-led government. The biggest rally was held in Madrid,…
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Oxford LTNs: Conservative Motion to Remove LTNs Fails
by Billy Hillby Billy HillA Conservative councillor’s motion to remove low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) has been defeated. Liam Walker called for Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet to “urgently consider” getting rid of the LTNs in…
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Conservative MP Bob Stewart Guilty of Racially Aggravated Public Order Offence
A Conservative MP who told an activist to “go back to Bahrain” has been found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence and fined £600. Bob Stewart, MP for…
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David Mackintosh Trial: Conservative Given £10k After EastEnders Visit
A former Conservative MP received £10,000 in political campaign donations after visiting the set of TV soap EastEnders, a court has heard. Former MP for Northampton South David Mackintosh and…
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Nostalgia in Politics: Pan-European Study Sheds Light on How (and Why) Parties Appeal to the Past in Their Election Campaigns
Have you ever felt nostalgic when thinking about the past? Then you are not alone. According to survey research, around two-thirds of the European public feel nostalgic. Nostalgia is defined as…
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Sunak Tries to Stop Tory Revolt With New Rwanda Bill as Braverman Warns of ‘Electoral Oblivion’
Ex-home secretary claims Tories will ‘die’ if flights don’t start – as her cabinet ally Robert Jenrick put on resignation watch Rishi Sunak made a desperate bid to head off a…
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Robert Jenrick’s Resignation Letter in Full as Immigration Minister Quits Over Rwanda Plan
by Kyle Bridgesby Kyle BridgesRobert Jenrick told Rishi Sunak ‘The fortunes of the Conservative Party at the next general election are at stake’ Robert Jenrick’s shock resignation has plunged Rishi Sunak’s leadership into further chaos…
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From partygate to wallpapergate, Boris Johnson has never been far from controversy. The former prime minister stepped down from Number 10 in July 2022, saying: “No one in politics is remotely indispensable”. Speaking outside Downing…
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Why the Albanian Opposition is Disrupting Parliament With Flares, Makeshift Barricades and Fires
by Joel Fosterby Joel FosterFor months, Albanian opposition parties have used flares and noise to disrupt Parliament, in protest at what they describe as the authoritarian rule of the governing Socialist Party For months,…
