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The latest news, updates and features on the Conservative Party – aka the Tory party or Tories. It is a centre-right UK political party, founded in 1834, and is currently in opposition to the Labour government. Kemi Badenoch is the current leader, having replaced former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson walking next to each other and smiling.

Kemi Badenoch: Spineless Starmer has shown his true colours over Peter Mandelson

Politics 8 hours ago By Kemi Badenoch

BRITAIN-POLITICS-OPPOSITION. A picture of Kemi Badenoch, wearing a white suit jacket.

Kemi making the right moves but is Biden to blame for Trump madness?

Letters 4 days ago By Letters Editor

Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson with the Chinese flag

China 'hacked phones of top Downing Street staff under Johnson, Truss and Sunak'

Politics January 27, 2026 By Craig Munro

London, United Kingdom. January 26 2026. Former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage at Veterans Press Conference as she defects to Reform UK. Credit: Tayfun Salci

Suella Braverman becomes yet another ex-Tory cabinet minister to join Reform

Politics January 26, 2026 By Craig Munro

US President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup trophy in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (Photographer: Annabelle Gordon/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

First calls for a boycott of the World Cup over Trump's Greenland threats

Politics January 20, 2026 By Luke Alsford

ritain's former shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick (L) shakes hands with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after defecting to Reform UK during a press conference at the party's headquarters in London, Britain, 15 January 2026.

Leaked notes for Jenrick defection reveal he wanted to be 'new sheriff in town'

Politics January 19, 2026 By Luke Alsford

A combination image of Nigel Farage and former Tories who have defected to Reform like Robert Jenrick

All Tories who have defected to Reform before Robert Jenrick's shock move

Politics January 19, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Britain's former Conservative Party Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick shakes hands with Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, after announcing his defection to Reform, during a press conference, in central London on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Robert Jenrick officially defects to Reform after being sacked from Tories

Politics January 15, 2026 By Craig Munro

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi, speaks during a press conference as he announces his defection to Reform UK, at the Institute of Directors on January 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Reform's newest recruit said he would be 'frightened' to have Farage as PM

Politics January 12, 2026 By Craig Munro

Tories will block social media for under 16s to stop tech giants 'profiting from anxiety'

UK January 11, 2026 By Molly Lee

People browse lines of second hand used cars that are displayed for sale outside a used car dealership on October 20, 2025 in Bristol

Tories say they'll scrap petrol car ban if they win next election - what' the ban?

Politics December 15, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen

Vigils Held In Memory Of Murdered Sarah Everard. Many bunches of flowers around a photo of Sarah Everard, a woman with blonde hair wearing a red woolly hat.

What is the solution to male violence against women? Readers discuss

Letters December 4, 2025 By Letters Editor

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Reeves denies lying about Budget 'black hole' after critics claim she 'misled' the public

Politics December 1, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Autumn Budget 2025 Q&A

Metro's money expert explains what the Autumn Budget means for your money

Politics November 26, 2025 By Rosie Murray-West

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hold Press Conference In Westminster

Democracy in peril and MP’s ‘ugly’ comments: readers discuss

Letters October 28, 2025 By Letters Editor

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Is David Cameron responsible for Keir Starmer's difficulties with China? Readers discuss

Letters October 27, 2025 By Letters Editor

Flags of China, European Union and United Kingdom

Are people being too harsh on the Labour government over UK's relationship with China?

Letters October 24, 2025 By Letters Editor

EMILY, 25 NORTHAMPTON, POLITICAL EVENTS MANAGER image.png Why did you apply to be on this new series of Big Brother? I applied because I love doing things for the plot. I love a fun experience and meeting new people. And I guess this is just another crazy chapter in my very crazy life! What do you think you?ll bring to the House? I'll definitely bring a lot of noise. But also, a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. I'm so enthusiastic that people often think I'm being sarcastic. However, I will definitely bring fun, so I'll make sure that nobody is bored in the house. What are you looking forward to the most about being a Housemate? I'm looking forward to meeting all the other housemates. Working in politics, I've met all sorts of characters, so I'm definitely used to a big range of personalities. But I just love meeting new people and seeing what they have to offer. Do you have a strategy for making it to the final? I haven't really thought about a strategy, although I do think people look at me and think I'm very ditzy because I've got blonde hair and fake nails. So, I think that could definitely play to my advantage, because they better watch out! I'm actually a lot cleverer. What are you most likely to get nominated for?? I think I'm most likely to be nominated for talking too much or being too loud, because I just let the impulsive thoughts out when there's something I want to say. I can't stand silence. I have to fill the silence all the time. So, I'm sure that might give some Housemates a headache, but I think it's fun. Tell us one thing about yourself you think will surprise people the most. People are often surprised that I'm into politics because maybe I don't fit the normal stereotype. Also, I'm a massive football fan - I go to home and away games by myself. Up the Villa! What would you do with the money if you won? If I win the money, I want to go on holiday. First and foremost, treat the girls. But then, I think I'd be a bit sensible and maybe put some aside. But that?s kind of boring, so who knows, I might just end up splashing it all and having a good time! ENDS

Emily Hewertson is insufferable - but Big Brother needs her Tory politics

TV October 21, 2025 By Adam Miller

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Politicians scapegoat Muslims by targeting 'political Islam' - but never other religions

Politics October 20, 2025 By Nadeine Asbali

Undated handout photo issued by UK Parliament of Tory former minister George Freeman who said he quit the role last year because he could not afford rising mortgage repayments on a ministerial salary of nearly ?120,000. Freeman resigned as science minister in November amid Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle. Issue date: Monday January 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Freeman. Photo credit should read: UK Parliament/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Tory MP reports deepfake claiming he joined Reform to police

Politics October 18, 2025 By Jen Mills