Conservative Party2 days agoJob interview of £215k council CEO lasted one hourOpposition parties criticise the appointment made by Reform UK.2 days ago7 Aug 2026Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housingThey claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.7 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office saysThe Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releasesThe announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.6 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidateKemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Ex-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against herJoshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.5 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidateJoshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 saysDowning Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off".4 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.1 Aug 2026...
