Gavin Cordon

UK

Roy Hattersley: Labour’s ‘nearly man’ who fought to hold the party together

The former deputy leader helped to make the party electable again but became increasingly disillusioned under Tony Blair.
14 Jun 2026
UK

Johnson announces dementia mission in memory of Dame Barbara Windsor

The Carry on and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.
13 Aug 2022
UK

Sunak vows to make Britain ‘energy secure’ as he battles to become PM

The ex-chancellor said he will legislate to ensure UK is ‘energy independent’ by 2045 as he promises to step up North Sea production.
13 Aug 2022
UK

Truss accuses SNP of ‘political games’ over independence poll

The Tory leadership contender said she would govern for the whole of the UK if she wins the race for No 10.
13 Aug 2022
UK

MP will not re-join Plaid Cymru group after assault on wife

Johnathan Edwards said he will not now return to the party’s Westminster group just two days after having the whip restored.
13 Aug 2022
UK

First Cabinet minister switches sides to back Truss in race for No10

Welsh Secretary Sir Robert Buckland said the Foreign Secretary’s plans offered the ‘best shot’ for the economy

13 Aug 2022
UK

New chief appointed to head National Crime Agency

Boris Johnson’s choice – former Met chief Lord Hogan Howe – reportedly pulled out amid controversy over his time at Scotland Yard.
12 Aug 2022
UK

Government has ‘moral responsibility’ to help people through crisis, says Sunak

The Tory leadership contender signalled he would provide billions of pounds to support families struggling with the cost of living.
10 Aug 2022
UK

Liz Truss summons Chinese ambassador over ‘aggression’ against Taiwan

The Foreign Secretary said Beijing’s behaviour is threatening peace and stability in the region.
10 Aug 2022
UK

Sunak suggests he could offer hundreds of pounds extra in cost-of-living support

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak says he is ‘confident’ he can find the cash to help from across government.
9 Aug 2022
UK

Liz Truss refuses to commit to more cost-of-living support if she becomes PM

The Tory leadership contender said tax cuts are her priority to kick-start the economy.
9 Aug 2022
UK

Truss hits back at ‘declinist talk’ of Tory rivals

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab warned that the Foreign Secretary’s plan for emergency tax cuts is an ‘electoral suicide note’.
9 Aug 2022
UK

No 10 ‘will assist’ inquiry into whether Boris Johnson lied to MPs

The Commons Privileges Committee is investigating whether the PM misled Parliament over the ‘partygate’ scandal.
8 Aug 2022
UK

Sunak and Truss in new clash over cost-of-living crisis

Former chancellor said his rival’s plans for tax cuts are a ‘big bung’ for large businesses and the better off.
8 Aug 2022
UK

Sunak’s meteoric rise could take him all the way to No 10

The former chancellor topped the final vote of Tory MPs and now seeks the support of Conservatives around the country.
20 Jul 2022
Politics

MPs to stage confidence vote in Boris Johnson’s Government

Unusually the vote will take place on a Government motion.
18 Jul 2022
UK

Rishi Sunak: The Tory golden boy whose crown slipped

Feted for saving the jobs of millions during Covid, the ex-chancellor has be denounced for bringing down Boris Johnson.
18 Jul 2022
UK

One more Tory hopeful to be eliminated in the race for No 10

After a bad-tempered TV debate, Conservative MPs will cast their votes in the third ballot in the contest to find a new leader.
18 Jul 2022
UK

Mordaunt wins backing of Ukrainian MPs in bid to become new Tory leader

Ten MPs from three different Ukrainian parties were supporting the international trade minister, her campaign team said.
18 Jul 2022
UK

Tory leadership candidates clash over cost of living during second TV debate

ITV hosted a second television debate with the contenders to succeed Boris Johnson as the country’s next prime minister.
17 Jul 2022
UK

Labour accuses Tory contenders of abandoning ‘levelling up’ agenda

Shadow levelling up secretary Lisa Nandy will say promises made by Boris Johnson are being forgotten in the race to offer tax cuts.
17 Jul 2022