Flood of hard Brexiteers aims to change face of Tory party

Flood of hard Brexiteers aims to change face of Tory party Cabinet ministers who voted ‘remain’ have seen Eurosceptic membership increase in their constituencies More than half of grassroots Tory parties have been flooded with new members — many to … Continue reading →

The Yorkshire Post says: Can May afford to keep Smith? Chief whip’s future on the line

WITH THE Tory party appearing to have as many views on Brexit as MPs, Theresa May has done well to survive the political fallout from her Chequers summit a fortnight ago – many premiers would have been broken by the … Continue reading →

Baroness Warsi: Conservatives must act on Islamophobia

Theresa May should publicly acknowledge that Islamophobia is a problem in the Conservative Party, former party chairman Baroness Warsi has said. Parts of the party had been “in denial” about the issue and a “clear statement” was needed about what … Continue reading →

Anti-semitism taints Labour and the law

Concern is growing in Britain’s Jewish community over anti-semitism in politics and the failure of authorities to enforce the law, according to a report. Gideon Falter, chairman of Campaign against Antisemitism, which is publishing the report, titled Antisemitism Barometer 2017, … Continue reading →

Tories at war again

Top Tories rush to stop Boris bandwagon May expected to stand as Gove backs Johnson Michael Gove has endorsed Boris Johnson’s bid to be prime minister, setting up a “dream team” bid to replace David Cameron. The justice secretary called … Continue reading →

Duncan Smith warns government risks ‘dividing’ society

Duncan Smith warns government risks ‘dividing’ society Iain Duncan Smith has warned that the government risks dividing society, in his first interview since resigning as work and pensions secretary. He attacked the “desperate search for savings” focused on benefit payments … Continue reading →

Grant Shapps bites off more than he can chew?

Grant Shapps faces legal action from constituent he threatened to sue Constituent of Tory party chairman says he is now consulting lawyers over dispute about Michael Green pseudonym Facebook post The Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps is facing legal action … Continue reading →