Conservative Party
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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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Liz Truss and the battle for the Tory grassroots
Talking Point Former PM's speech stirs talk of a comeback but prompts 'furious response from some colleagues'
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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'The Tories are getting working-class conservatives wrong'
Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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Rishi Sunak: will culture war win election?
Talking Point By fighting dirty, the Conservatives may succeed merely in driving a wedge between themselves and the electorate
By The Week Staff Published
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Nadine Dorries and four of the other weirdest Westminster exits
Under the Radar A look at some of the stranger happenings that have led to the end of political careers
By Richard Windsor Published
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Rishi Sunak’s drive to survive: are pro-car pledges a ‘vote magnet’?
Talking Point Conservative and Labour parties refocus on green policies following Uxbridge by-election
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Susan Hall: the Tory London mayor candidate taking on Sadiq Khan
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Johnson and Trump supporter’s priorities include tackling crime and stopping Ulez expansion
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Two-child benefit cap: a litmus test for Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Labour leader prioritises ‘fiscal responsibility’ but risks party revolt over pledge to keep controversial policy
By The Week Staff Published
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Potential fifth by-election headache for Rishi Sunak after Chris Pincher report
Speed Read Former Conservative whip faces suspension from the House of Commons over sexual misconduct
By Rebekah Evans Published
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New Conservatives: the northern MPs outflanking Sunak on migration
Under the Radar Red Wall Tories launch 12-point plan designed to force prime minister’s hand and influence election manifesto
By The Week Staff Published
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The make-or-break by-elections facing Rishi Sunak
feature The resignation of Boris Johnson and his allies Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams spells trouble for PM
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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