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Conservative Party (UK)

The Conservative Party is a major political party in the United Kingdom, currently serving as His Majesty’s Most Loyal Opposition, led by Kemi Badenoch. Headquartered in London, its primary mission is political governance, advocating for private property, enterprise, and traditional values. As one of the UK’s two main parties, it focuses on policy development, campaigning, and parliamentary representation. With a long history of forming government, it has significantly shaped British policy, upholding principles of liberty, democracy, and the rule of law.

Britain

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

3 Feb 2026 - 12:46PM

Britain

Farage’s Reform UK attracts another high-profile Conservative defector

27 Jan 2026 - 9:38AM

Britain

Starmer leadership rival blocked from seeking return to UK parliament

26 Jan 2026 - 4:25PM

Britain

Britain’s surging Reform UK party draws big-name Tory defector

Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage’s Reform party as the Conservatives descend into civil war.

16 Jan 2026 - 3:57PM

Former Conservative Party member Robert Jenrick with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Photo: Reuters

Britain

Former British finance minister defects to Reform UK, backing Farage for PM

Nadhim Zahawi declares the Conservative Party a ‘defunct brand’ as he joins a growing exodus of Tories joining Nigel Farage’s party.

13 Jan 2026 - 11:44AM

Hong Kong courts

My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted

The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.

6 Dec 2025 - 11:30PM

Britain

Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget

Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures.

2 Dec 2025 - 3:39AM

Britain

UK finance minister says did not mislead public on latest budget

Britain’s Conservatives have accused Rachel Reeves of misrepresenting the state of the nation’s finances in the run-up to her November 26 budget.

1 Dec 2025 - 1:03PM

My Take

My Take | A national flag should be a symbol of unity not of prejudice and divisiveness

Sadly it is difficult to dissociate the flags flying across England from a political position that in its most extreme embraces racism and hate speech.

19 Oct 2025 - 7:46AM

Britain

UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

The UK prime minister pledged full disclosure of China spying case evidence, blaming past government policy for the trial’s collapse.

15 Oct 2025 - 8:36PM

Keir Starmer

Starmer warns UK Labour is in ‘fight of our lives’ as party meets

The gathering comes amid talk of a possible leadership challenge, with Labour lagging well behind Farage’s anti-immigrant Reform UK party.

29 Sep 2025 - 1:55AM

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, centre. Photo: PA Wire / dpa

Britain

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

16 Sep 2025 - 9:22AM

Norway

Norway election: cost of living, global turmoil among voter concerns

The ruling Labour Party led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere is narrowly favoured to remain in office.

9 Sep 2025 - 1:38AM

Britain

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn shakes up UK politics with ‘Your Party’ launch

In launching the party, Corbyn called for a ‘mass redistribution of wealth and power’ and ‘an end to all arms sales to Israel’.

24 Jul 2025 - 11:53PM

Britain

Kneecap play Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Singer Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.

28 Jun 2025 - 11:50PM

Irish rap group Kneecap singer, Liam O’Hanna (left), who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, Naoise O Caireallain, aka Moglai Bap (right) and JJ O’Dochartaigh aka DJ Provai (centre), outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on June 18 after O’Hanna was released on bail until his next hearing in August. Photo: AFP

Conservative Party (UK)

UK’s former US ambassador faces scrutiny over Epstein ties, leaked briefing

UK police review reports of alleged misconduct by Peter Mandelson after the latest Epstein files release by the US Justice Department.

Farage’s Reform UK attracts another high-profile Conservative defector

Starmer leadership rival blocked from seeking return to UK parliament

Britain’s surging Reform UK party draws big-name Tory defector

Robert Jenrick joins Nigel Farage’s Reform party as the Conservatives descend into civil war.

Former British finance minister defects to Reform UK, backing Farage for PM

Nadhim Zahawi declares the Conservative Party a ‘defunct brand’ as he joins a growing exodus of Tories joining Nigel Farage’s party.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted

The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.

Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget

Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures.

UK finance minister says did not mislead public on latest budget

Britain’s Conservatives have accused Rachel Reeves of misrepresenting the state of the nation’s finances in the run-up to her November 26 budget.

My Take | A national flag should be a symbol of unity not of prejudice and divisiveness

Sadly it is difficult to dissociate the flags flying across England from a political position that in its most extreme embraces racism and hate speech.

UK’s Starmer to release security statements after China spying case collapse

The UK prime minister pledged full disclosure of China spying case evidence, blaming past government policy for the trial’s collapse.

Starmer warns UK Labour is in ‘fight of our lives’ as party meets

The gathering comes amid talk of a possible leadership challenge, with Labour lagging well behind Farage’s anti-immigrant Reform UK party.

UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson

Starmer said he would not have appointed Mandelson as US envoy had he known the extent of the envoy’s relationship with the sex offender.

Norway election: cost of living, global turmoil among voter concerns

The ruling Labour Party led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere is narrowly favoured to remain in office.

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn shakes up UK politics with ‘Your Party’ launch

In launching the party, Corbyn called for a ‘mass redistribution of wealth and power’ and ‘an end to all arms sales to Israel’.

Kneecap play Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Singer Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London in November.

My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted