Tories at war over calls for immediate tax cuts to tackle cost of living crisis
Government divisions over tax cuts were laid bare on Saturday night with sources close to the Prime Minister clashing over demands for immediate action.
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March 19, 2022 Tories face moment of acute political danger as voters feel effect of economic pessimism
As the chancellor prepares to deliver the Spring Statement next week, polling suggests confidence in the Conservative Party’s handling of the economy is at its lowest point in more than a decade.
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December 12, 2021 Sleaze and scandal threaten Tories in one of their safest seats
The North Shropshire by-election on Thursday is shaping up to be the closest battle in the Tory stronghold in living memory, as weeks of scandal in Westminster show signs of angering the party faithful and eroding support for Boris Johnson.
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November 14, 2021 Labour records first poll lead over Tories since January
Labour has recorded its first poll lead over the Conservatives for almost a year in the wake of the row over Tory sleaze and second jobs, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.
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November 13, 2021 Sleaze allegations will not hit Tories in by-elections, says PM
Boris Johnson has rejected suggestions that allegations of sleaze being levelled at his party could be reflected at the ballot box in upcoming by-elections.
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October 31, 2021 Tories select councillor Louie French for Old Bexley and Sidcup byelection
The Conservatives have selected a candidate to contest the Old Bexley and Sidcup byelection after the death of MP James Brokenshire.
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September 29, 2021 Starmer to accuse Tories of being ‘lost in the woods’ as he rejects Corbyn era
Keir Starmer will on Wednesday repudiate the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn and accuse the government of being “lost in the woods” in a keenly awaited conference speech that will put addressing Britain’s mental health crisis at the heart of his pitch to voters.
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June 20, 2021 ‘This government needs to be replaced’: Former speaker John Bercow quits Tories to join Labour
Former Conservative MP and Commons Speaker John Bercow says he has switched allegiances to join the Labour Party.
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May 4, 2021 Shock poll says Tories will win Hartlepool by-election – despite PM fearing ‘tough night’
A shock poll has tipped the Tories to win the Hartlepool by-election despite Boris Johnson fearing a “tough night” in this Thursday’s local elections.
