Conservative Party
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Make political slogans great again: harder than it looks?
Talking point 'Get Brexit done' was 'genius' but 2023 has not been a great year for the political catchphrase
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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'We are a poor country, where everything is expensive, despite what the Tories say'
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By The Week Staff Published
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Five key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference
The Explainer Divisive speeches on immigration and gender issues have prompted consternation among the party's centrists
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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'We are witnessing the endgame of a tired government'
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By The Week Staff Published
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Making plans for Nigel: could Farage return to the Tories?
Talking Point Brexiteer has been linked with party leadership after creating a 'buzz' at conference
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Can HS2 get back on track?
Today's Big Question West Midlands mayor offers business solution to keep northern leg but final decision may rest with Labour
By The Week Staff Published
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The Tory tribes vying for influence at this year's party conference
The Explainer From free-market ultras to culture warriors, the party's electoral coalition is starting to fracture
By The Week Staff Published
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Withdrawing benefits: 'war on work shy' or 'matter of fairness'?
Talking Point Jeremy Hunt to boost minimum wage while cracking down on claimants who refuse to look for work
By The Week Staff Published
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Higher taxes ‘may be permanent’
Speed read UK households facing £3,500-a-year tax hike, says think tank
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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HS2: a runaway train
Talking Point PM may cut Manchester to Birmingham line of beleaguered rail project due to spiralling costs
By The Week Staff Published
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Rishi Sunak's tree code: what is the PM's election strategy?
Today's Big Question Conservative leader lining up major policy announcements in bid to rebrand as 'change' candidate
By Elliott Goat Published
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What's the point of party conferences?
Talking Point The annual gatherings have quirky rituals and eccentric attendees but also act as 'important way-markers for our politics'
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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October by-elections: what's at stake for Labour, Lib Dems and Tories
Parties will contest two former safe Tory seats on 19 October, putting pressure on Rishi Sunak
By Harriet Marsden Published
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'If Starmer seeks advice from Macron then God help Britain'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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