UK Politics

What Tory leadership candidates should learn from the mistakes of Boris Johnson – and Silvio Berlusconi

— The Conservative leadership candidates face challenges akin to those of Silvio Berlusconi and Boris Johnson, whose media-driven, populist approaches ultimately yielded limited progress and lasting controversy.

Conservative Party

The Tories who are fit to serve have no wish to do so – Why the party conference should have been a moment to reflect on that

— The Conservative Party’s annual conference saw hopeful leadership contenders, despite past failures and internal divisions. While invoking past leaders like David Cameron, who once advocated modernisation, today’s focus remains immigration, with little “compassionate conservatism” in sight.

UK Politics

Kemi Badenoch questions maternity pay – Here’s what new mothers are actually entitled to

— Kemi Badenoch’s comments on UK maternity pay sparked debate, with critics highlighting its relative inadequacy compared to European standards. UK parental leave offers low, flat-rate payments and minimal gender equality outcomes.

UK Politics

Tory leadership contenders would be wise to become the ‘heir to Keir’

— They are already tacking to the right but the six Tory leadership contenders would be better off copying Keir Starmer’s playbook.

OPINION

We’re all extremists now

— Rishi Sunak tasks Michael Gove to broaden the UK’s extremism definition, potentially encompassing independence campaigners. The move sparks concerns about stifling dissent and targeting groups critical of the government.

Politicians

Minority ethnic politicians are pushing harsh immigration policies – Why representation doesn’t always mean racial justice

— The UK has more minority ethnic politicians, but they don’t always champion racial justice. Some align with conservative values and justify policies that harm immigrants and minorities. They use their own identity to dismiss racism and ignore its link to immigration.

OPINION

Liz Truss’s Conservative chip pan fire

— The Conservatives promised that their Brexit would deliver sunlit uplands, what they are delivering is unlit slum lands.

Conservative Leadership Contest

Tory leadership hopefuls fail to address the reality that Brexit is a disaster.

— LBC presenter James O’Brien explains everything that needs to be understood about the current Conservative Leadership contestants and their failure to recognise that Brexit is an escalating national tragedy.