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Sixty-six MPs who already plan to stand down at election have 987 years between them, analysis shows

Sky News analysis of exclusive new figures shows that anti-immigrant protests are on the rise, with a 13-fold increase in public demonstrations. Tom Cheshire visited RAF Scampton where plans to house asylum seekers has attracted people with different motives to protest.

Ex-UK PM says she remains "committed" to supporting Sunak.

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Feb 17, 2024 // Ben Riley–Smith’s book “The Right to Rule” explores the nuanced power dynamics and strategic maneuvers within the Tory Party's 13–year rule. The insightful political memoir offers a look into the evolution of British politics and the Tories’ long dominance, writes Joshua Huminski.

Ditching the £28bn green investment pledge means Keir Starmer may be seen as uninspiring and saddled with a tepid economy, experts warn.

Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, launching on Tuesday a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a new political movement known as the Popular Conservatism to steer the ruling party further to the right.

Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, this week launching a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.

After wading into various hot-button issues in recent months, Truss will on Tuesday launch the latest grouping in the faction-ridden Tories: "Popular Conservatism," or "PopCons" for short. The movement has secured the support of former Tory vice-chairman Lee Anderson and arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg, among other so-called free marketeers. It aims to shape the Conservatives' manifesto by building support for hardline policies on immigration and tax, posing a headache fo...