Boris Johnson majority cut to 24 as PM suffers embarrassing revolt as Tory MPs vote to end Huawei involvement in 5G network Boris Johnson has suffered his first damaging backbench revolt since his election triumph, as Tory MPs demanded an end to Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G network. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago Boris Johnson warned over 'really ill-judged' language on women and ethnic minorities by senior Tory New chair of parliament's Woman and Equalities Committee Caroline Nokes singles out PM's widely condemned comparison of women wearing niqabs to 'letter boxes' Independent - Published on February 28, 2020 Tories raise more money from wealthy donors than all other political parties with £37m election drive ss Independent - Published on February 27, 2020
Tory MPs turn on Boris Johnson over plot to 'destroy the BBC' 'This would smash the BBC and turn it from being a universal broadcaster to one that would just work for its subscribers,' warns Tory MP Independent - Published on February 17, 2020 Tories to reinstate all 3,000 bus routes axed in spending cuts, claims transport secretary Grant Shapps also predicts golden age of air-conditioned buses, 5G access and 'calling one up on your app' Independent - Published on February 16, 2020 Senior Tory triggers alarm over failure to commit to key European human rights convention 'Our institutions of liberal democracy—the BBC, the judiciary and the civil service—are under attack', warns Labour MP Independent - Published on February 15, 2020
'I'd rather die in a ditch': New Tory MPs told they are not welcome at miners' gala 'We never saw Arthur Scargill invited to the Tory party conference,' he says Independent - Published on January 22, 2020 New Tory MPs 'not welcome' at Durham Miners' Gala A Durham miners' official paraphrases Boris Johnson saying he'd rather "die in a ditch" than invite Tories. BBC News - Published on January 21, 2020 Boris Johnson news – live: Tory plan for £120m 'Festival of Brexit' ridiculed as waste of money, as Labour candidates scramble for support ahead of deadline Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on January 13, 2020 Tories vote down plan to help reunite unaccompanied child refugees with UK families Bid to force Boris Johnson to act thrown out - despite charities warning youngsters are in danger as they are forced to turn to smugglers Independent - Published on January 8, 2020
BBC general election coverage draws more complaints from Tory supporters than Labour Boris Johnson's interview with Andrew Marr prompted most complaints during weeks before 12 December vote Independent - Published on December 31, 2019 Nigel Farage concedes Brexiteers must prepare to make concessions ahead of trade talks Brexit Party leader also rejects suggestions he denied Tories a three-figure Commons majority Independent - Published on December 28, 2019 Iain Duncan Smith knighted in New Year's Honours despite fury at Tory welfare policies Critics say ex-Tory leader's ennoblement 'beggars belief' after record on universal credit Independent - Published on December 27, 2019 Tories urge Boris Johnson to 'change course' on HS2 amid fears project could reach 12-figure cost Newly elected MPs in Labour's 'red wall' warn business case for project is collapsing Independent - Published on December 22, 2019 Senior Tory who grabbed female climate protester by throat breached ministerial code, inquiry finds Boris Johnson had dropped an investigation - allowing Mark Field to leave the Commons quietly Independent - Published on December 20, 2019 'Get Brexit done': Wealthy Tory donors buying EU citizenship for themselves, documents reveal Cyprus 'golden passport' scheme can secure EU nationality for just two million euros Independent - Published on December 20, 2019 Tories raised three times more in big donations than Labour during election campaign The Conservatives registered more than three times as much in large donations as Labour during the general election campaign, new figures have revealed. Independent - Published on December 19, 2019 Sturgeon warns 'democracy will prevail' as SNP pushes for second referendum 'Scotland made it very clear last week it does not want a Tory Government led by Boris Johnson taking us out of the European Union' Independent - Published on December 19, 2019 Tory Islamophobia inquiry runs into trouble as Conservative peer criticises academic appointed to head it Sayeeda Warsi raises questions about professor's comments about conflict in Kashmir Independent - Published on December 17, 2019 Tories won more working class votes than Labour amid stark generation gap at general election, poll suggests Boris Johnson's party out-polled Labour by double-digit figures among both manual workers and households with incomes below £20,000 Independent - Published on December 17, 2019 More than 100 charities join senior Tories in urging Boris Johnson to abandon plans to axe foreign aid department Prime minister warned expected post-election shake-up will inevitably lead to less aid reaching the world's poverty blackspots Independent - Published on December 16, 2019 Senior Tories turn on Boris Johnson over plan to abolish department that helps world's poorest after election win Two former ministers speak out - warning both efforts to relieve global poverty and keep UK secure will be hit Independent - Published on December 16, 2019 BBC played a part in Tory election win, Labour frontbencher says Shadow transport secretary claims broadcaster should 'really have a look in the mirror' because it was 'consciously' biased during campaign Independent - Published on December 16, 2019 Donations to charities helping UK's most vulnerable surge after Tory election win Food-bank, homelessness and domestic abuse organisations see 'overwhelming' support amid Conservatives cuts fears Independent - Published on December 15, 2019 Hung parliament and 70 Lib Dem MPs: What the general election result would have been if we used a PR system Tories would have won only 288 seats – the largest party in a hung parliament Independent - Published on December 14, 2019 General election results – live: Anti-Tory protesters take to the streets, as Boris Johnson heads north to celebrate 'stonking' victory Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on December 14, 2019 Racism claims and 'forced labour camps': The most controversial new Tory MPs who won seats in general election Several of 108 incoming Conservatives faced allegations during election campaign Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 General election 2019: Tories make history in Labour heartlands The Conservative Party has won a majority of 80, its biggest general election victory since 1987 BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019 'I'm a Remainer but still voted Tory' Voters in Leigh are happy to have a Tory MP and are "hoping that there's going to be a big change". BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019 'I feel dirty – but Labour took us for granted': Why Workington Man has no regrets about voting Tory Colin Drury finds out how Boris Johnson won over the hypothetical voter experts said he needed to take a majority Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 General election: How UK newspapers are reacting to 'landslide' Tory election win 'This was the first post-truth election," reads our front page Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 Election results: Boris Johnson thanks Labour voters who 'lent him' their support to deliver victory PM says Tory party must change due to the surge of support outside of its traditional support. base Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 Election results: Failure of tactical voting brutally exposed by Tory gain in Kensington Supporters of Labour ex-MP blame Liberal Democrats for splitting the vote Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 Tories revive fake 'fact-checking' brand to celebrate election victory Boris Johnson's party appears to mock condemnation of its disinformation spree on social media Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 General election 2019: How Labour's 'red wall' turned blue Seats held by Labour for generations across the Midlands and north of England are won by the Tories. BBC News - Published on December 13, 2019 Putney election result: Labour wins marginal seat held by Tories since 2005 Labour has taken its first Conservative seat of the night – Putney in south west London. Independent - Published on December 13, 2019 General election: Exit poll predicting Tory majority says 65 seats 'too close to call' First official results expected before midnight Independent - Published on December 12, 2019 General election: Pound soars against dollar and euro after exit poll predicts Tory landslide Sterling hits highest value in 18 months as Tories forecast to win 68-seat majority Independent - Published on December 12, 2019 Election results 2019: Tories on course to win majority - exit poll The Tories are set to win a majority of 86 with Labour losing 71 seats, the general election exit poll suggests. BBC News - Published on December 12, 2019 Conservative minister tells fellow Tory candidates to apologise for sharing false claims about sick boy on hospital floor But, asked if candidates are 'fit for office', Nadhim Zahawi says everyone should be allowed to acknowledge 'mistakes' Independent - Published on December 11, 2019 General election 2019 results: Hung parliament? Corbyn as PM or a Tory win? The five possible scenarios Our chief political commentator sets out the range of possible outcomes to expect after the polls close at 10pm Independent - Published on December 11, 2019 Brexit Party founder forced to resign over Islamophobic comments endorses Boris Johnson's Tories 'Catherine joins a long list of unsavoury characters,' say Lib Dems. Independent - Published on December 11, 2019 Tory candidate published homophobic Harry Potter spoof that conflated being gay with paedophilia Mario Creatura, Tory candidate in Croydon Central, was subject of motion of condemnation from members LGBT group Independent - Published on December 11, 2019 Dominic Raab among Brexiteers at risk of losing seats due to tactical voting, latest polling analysis reveals Results could be tight in formerly safe Tory seats with large numbers of Remain voters, according to MRP model Independent - Published on December 11, 2019 Tory candidate faces Islamophobia investigation days after saying disabled people should be paid less Sally-Ann Hart, who is already being investigated for antisemitism, endorsed conspiracy theory claiming Muslim Brotherhood is trying to brainwash American students Independent - Published on December 11, 2019 General election 2019: Tories investigate candidate over alleged Islamophobia The Tories investigate after Labour's Naz Shah makes complaint about Tory candidate's social media. BBC News - Published on December 10, 2019 Election: Boris Johnson's Tories accused of lying about Labour supporter 'punching' Conservative aide John McDonnell says allegation made to distract attention away from NHS scandal Independent - Published on December 9, 2019 Boris Johnson scrambled to Tory marginals after poll suggests Iain Duncan Smith at risk of losing seat Prime minister's tour schedule suggests concern over Tory prospects in previously true-blue seats Independent - Published on December 9, 2019 Boris Johnson unable to explain Tories' claim that there would be 52 more murders a year under Labour Boris Johnson has appeared unable to explain his party's claim that there would be 52 more murders a year under a Labour government. Independent - Published on December 9, 2019 'You're a Tory in disguise': Audience member attacks Swinson over austerity in Channel 4 election debate Conservatives and Brexit Party replaced with empty podiums after refusing to take part in 'Everything But Brexit' programme Independent - Published on December 9, 2019
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