Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives lost seats to the Lib Dems in Eden and Tunbridge Wells. But the Conservatives gained a seat from the Lib Dems in Torbay.
Large towns are offering a route to Conservative revival. How can we return the favour?
Gimmicks and bribes are not the answer. Prosperity will be achieved if free entreprise is allowed to thrive.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Lib Dems lost a seat to an independent in Cornwall. Labour held a seat in Croydon.
Council by-election results from this week and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Worcestershire. The Conservatives also held a seat in Windsor and Maidenhead.
EU agrees on Brexit Extension until January 31st
Tusk describes it as a “flextension”. The decision increases pressure on MPs to agree to a General Election.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Daventry. But the Conservatives lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Powys.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives gained a seat from Labour in Gravesham. The Conservatives also gained a seat from an independent in North Yorkshire.
Johnson addresses the 1922 Committee
“We’re on the Hillary Step going strong for the summit but it is shrouded in cloud,” he told the assembled Conservative MPs.
Cabinet meeting brought forward to 2.30pm
There is some speculation that progress towards a deal has stalled, with concerns from the DUP yet to be resolved.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives lost a seat to an independent in Basingstoke and Deane.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Lib Dems gained a seated from an independent in Somerset West & Taunton. The Conservatives held seats in Aberdeen, Cardiff and Charnwood.
Council by-election results from yesterday and forthcoming contests
The Conservatives lost a seat to Labour in Luton. But the Conservatives gained a seat from a residents association in Rochford.
In defence of the Prime Minister
Complaints from broadcasters and the media about language are synthetic and hypocritical. The real issue is the delay of the general election – which is indefensible.
Corbyn’s speech showed his fear of losing his anti-establishment street cred
Class war was the tried and trusted theme. Yet the Labour leader has managed to come across as both weak and extreme.
THE SUPREME COURT RULES THAT THE DECISION TO PROROGUE PARLIAMENT WAS UNLAWFUL
Lady Hale declared: “This was not a normal prorogation. It prevented Parliament from carrying out its constitutional role.”