6 h. ago Jake Berry’s defection to Reform leaves only one question for Badenoch – ‘who is leaving next?’

This latest blow for the Tories is significant because it shows that professional politicians, not just angry ideologues, are now willing to follow Nigel Farage, writes political editor David Maddox

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6 h. ago Badenoch dismisses Jake Berry as ‘banana republic’ opportunist after his defection to Reform – UK politics live

Tory leader brushes off suggestion that defections to Reform reflect badly on her leadershipSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An estimated 7.36 million treatments w...

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6 h. ago Kemi Badenoch attacks ‘banana republic’ defectors as former Tory chairman Jake Berry latest to join Reform

Former Conservative chairman Sir Jake has become the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party

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6 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says 'banana republic' Tories toying with defecting to Reform are welcome to 'jump ship' after ex

She lashed out at 'banana republic' politicians trying to save their careers after Sir Jake Berry, the former Conservative Party chairman, became the latest ex-MP to join Reform.

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6 h. ago Badenoch attacks ‘banana republic’ defectors after another Tory joins Reform

Former Conservative chairman Sir Jake Berry became the latest Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party.

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7 h. ago Badenoch dismisses claim defections to Reform reflect badly on her and says Farage like ‘Corbyn with a pint’ – UK politics live

Tory leader says people are welcome to join other parties if they want higher taxes and attacks Reform UK leaderSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An estimated 7.36 ...

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7 h. ago Jake Berry’s defection to Reform leaves only one question for Badenoch

Tory leader makes another speech at the wrong time on the wrong subject under the circumstances, with the overnight defection of Sir Jake Berry a significant blow for the party, writes Political Editor David Maddox

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22 h. ago Former Tory chairman defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in blow to Kemi Badenoch

Sir Jake Berry, who was chairman of the Tories under Liz Truss and a staunch Boris Johnson ally has defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

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22 h. ago Former Tory chairman Sir Jake Berry defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Former Conservative Party Chairman Sir Jake Berry has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, delivering a hammer blow to his old party as they continue to struggle in the polls

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27 h. ago Horner’s Red Bull exit: the end of an era that will be felt across Formula One grid | Giles Richards

Departure now leaves a question mark about the next chapter of one of the sport’s extraordinary success storiesThe removal of Christian Horner from his post as team principal at Red Bull represents both the end of an era in Formula One and, in the short term, the most turbulent period in the team’s history. It carries an import that will be felt right across the sport, a significance in how it played out and what happens next as the team Horner built and led to such enormous success faces an uncertain future.Horner has been at Red Bull since the team was formed in 2005 from the ashes of Jaguar, a team in no little disarray when Red Bull bought it. Horner was at the helm as it was transformed from an operation of 450 personnel, without so much as a win to their name, to one of 1,500 today that has won eight drivers’ titles and six constructors’ championships, and is one of the most extraordinary success stories in F1 history. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Delhi firefighter's visit to London fire station leaves Internet with a valid question

Delhi firefighter's visit to London fire station leaves Internet with a valid question  India Today

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3 d. ago Former Tory Welsh secretary David Jones defects to Reform UK

He said the party best reflects his views

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3 d. ago Brits humiliated as maths question for children leaves adults stumped

A seemingly simple maths question designed for children has left swathes of adults struggling to work out the answer - with some saying it 'hurts their head' to think about it

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5 d. ago Emma Raducanu leaves Wimbledon with boosted confidence – but also coach question

The 22-year-old is unsure whether she will be able to continue with Mark Petchey.

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1 week ago Coup for Nigel Farage as former Tory leader of Margaret Thatcher's London council defects to Reform

Dan Thomas quits with swipe at Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

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1 week ago Former London Tory council leader is latest Conservative councillor to defect to Nigel Farage's Reform party

Dan Thomas had been leader of Barnet Council in Margaret Thatcher’s back yard

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1 week ago The labyrinthine DWP system that can drive you to desperation

Trapped in the confusing maze of a benefits scheme not fit for purpose, those who survive say it is leaving them destitute – and all of their cases raise the same question. Helena Vesty reports.

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1 week ago Only 15% can answer tricky maths puzzle correctly despite 'simple' solution

A tricky maths question has been leaving people scratching their heads as only 15% can answer it correctly, but it actually has a simple solution. Can you solve it?

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2 w. ago London councillor who defected to Reform from Tories quits as CPS prosecutor after explosive remarks

Laila Cunningham dramatically defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives last week, saying she was ‘tired of defending failure’

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2 w. ago Tory defects to Reform UK on flagship council as Nigel Farage eyes gains in London

Tory defects to Reform UK on flagship council as Nigel Farage eyes gains in London  London Evening Standard

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