Conservative Party
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Has populism had its day in the UK?
Today's Big Question Trump-style politics may be on the wane in the UK but it has cast a long shadow over Westminster
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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A timeline of the Partygate scandal
In Depth Boris Johnson verdict puts an end to more than three years of lockdown-breaking parties, reports, denials and investigations
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Boris Johnson mutiny: can Rishi Sunak avert a Tory civil war?
Today's Big Question ‘Vicious blue-on-blue bloodletting’ subsides as Conservative whips win over wavering rebels
By The Week Staff Published
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Inheritance: why are Tories taking on the death tax?
Talking Point Campaign to abolish levy has support of more than 50 Tory MPs, including Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadhim Zahawi
By The Week Staff Published
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Gary Lubner: Keir Starmer’s new South African mega-donor
In the Spotlight Publicity-shy Jewish auto glass tycoon set to be ‘key player’ in Labour’s bid for power
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Boris Johnson tearing the Conservative Party apart?
Under the Radar Rishi Sunak’s premiership is facing threats from former PM’s allies
By The Week Published
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Quiz of The Week 21 - 27 May
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The controversial regeneration of Teesside Steelworks
feature The development has descended into polarised political controversy with allegations of cronyism and backroom deals
By Rebekah Evans Published
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The identity crisis facing the Conservative party
Under the Radar Fringe Tory conventions draw attention to ideological fractures in the party
By The Week Staff Published
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Could the UK really be pulled back into the EU?
Talking Point Labour accused of ‘stealth’ tactics as polls suggest solid majority now think Brexit should be reversed
By The Week Staff Published
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Rise of the Nimby party: the Tory house-building dilemma
Talking Point Building more housing is unpopular in many Conservative strongholds but is becoming a key political issue
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Party like it’s 1997: can Tories stop a Labour landslide?
Today's Big Question Conservatives suffer heavy local election losses while Keir Starmer predicts a majority at next general election
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Local elections 2023: the seats in contention and who might win
In Depth Polling experts say the Conservatives are in for a bruising night but that losses of fewer than 500 seats will leave them hopeful
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Civil service neutrality: is it time for a more politicised Whitehall?
Talking Point Radical plans to allow political appointees could be the direct result of Dominic Raab’s resignation
By The Week Staff Published
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