Exclusive: Labour MPs believe SMC has become ineffective and its work ‘should be a core function of government’Ministers are considering a shake-up of the government’s social mobility watchdog that could range from giving it...
Read MoreReform UK leader snaps at reporters as he tries to maintain control over announcement of shadow cabinetUK politics live – latest updatesMeet the Fockers. The shadow cabinet from hell. Rejects, losers and deadbeats. A freak show....
Read MoreThe views of the former Tory vaccines minister clash with those of high-profile members and the party faithfulThere was no shortage of ammunition for reporters seeking to pepper Nadhim Zahawi with questions when the former...
Read MoreRobert Jenrick is the latest former Conservative to join Nigel Farage’s ranks – but he may not be the lastWith Robert Jenrick’s defection, the total number of current or former Conservative parliamentarians to join Reform rises...
Read MoreThe current crop of politicians are constantly telling us they don’t have to be doing this. Aren’t we lucky?Sorry to call it early, but the worst trend of 2026 is politicians who are graciously doing us all a favour. “He doesn’t...
Read MoreAs a member of Reform, Nadhim was adamant he had more to give. Even if none of us really wanted him Here’s a thought: try to name a former Conservative MP that Nigel Farage wouldn’t accept as a member of Reform. OK, he might...
Read MoreThe former chancellor’s criticism of the Tory government is indisputable – but so is his role in its dire recordDefections always pose a messaging dilemma for political parties. Heap too much ordure on the turncoat, and you...
Read MoreThe most senior former Conservative to join Nigel Farage’s party claims Britain is on brink of ‘civil unrest’UK politics live – latest updatesThe former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, claiming...
Read MoreOfcom has launched an investigation into X over its AI tool Grok – but what does it mean when the platform is widely used by the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran discuss Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK, and why it could...
Read MoreAshley Hurst ordered to pay £310,000 over email sent while acting for ex-chancellorA lawyer acting for Nadhim Zahawi during investigations into the former chancellor’s tax affairs has been ordered to pay £310,000 after a...
Read MoreFormer chancellor’s solicitor accused of breaching code of conduct by threatening legal action against tax campaignerNadhim Zahawi instructed his lawyer to threaten legal action against a tax campaigner who helped reveal that...
Read MoreThe former PM, working on his memoirs, has still not hosted a programme for the right-leaning channel – and his publisher awaits book slated for a 2016 releaseTen months ago, GB News unveiled a broadcasting coup. Their latest...
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