Jeremy Clarkson says farming had a ‘terrible’ year at Tory conference
Jeremy Clarkson shares his experience of poor crops Farming had a ‘terrible’ year, Jeremy Clarkson told the Conservative Party conference, blaming weather, costs and global instability for squeezing the industry. Jeremy Clarkson took an unscheduled turn on stage at the Tory gathering in Birmingham on Monday, telling delegates that farming had suffered its worst year […]
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Kemi Badenoch declares herself a ‘classic old school Conservative’
Kemi Badenoch rejects ‘nasty party’ label over benefit cuts Kemi Badenoch opened the Conservative conference by calling herself a “classic old school Conservative”, unveiling a 100-page essay on tax cuts, welfare reform and shrinking the state. She called the 100-pager ‘The Right Way’, setting out her guiding principles. When looking at the UK’s opinion polls, […]
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Millionaire childcare is fair, says Badenoch
Tory conference splits over economic policy Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch told the BBC that losing eligibility at £100,000 can cost a family £10,000 to £20,000 in childcare support. Badenoch says that the Tories want to see “that people who work harder don’t get punished for doing so.” She recorded the interview with Laura Kuenssberg on […]
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Burnham EU stance shifts as PM says Brexit caused ‘harm’
How the Burnham EU debate could shape the next election Burnham EU speculation grew on Wednesday as the prime minister told the BBC that Brexit had caused Britain “more harm than good”, opening the door to closer European ties. Andy Burnham suggested rejoining the bloc as one of the options for Britain’s future relationship with […]
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Kemi Badenoch says she has instructed lawyers over a 94% council tax rise
Badenoch speaks regarding tax hike Kemi Badenoch says that she has instructed lawyers to see whether it can block the government funding cut that Tory-run Wandsworth blames for a proposed 94% council tax rise. The Conservative leader said the increase in the south-west London borough was “outrageous” but that “they’re not doing it because they […]
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Tory reshuffle: Badenoch replaces Mel Stride and Priti Patel
Two senior Conservatives have been dropped from the front bench Kemi Badenoch has carried out a major reshuffle of the Conservative shadow cabinet, with Sir Mel Stride and Dame Priti Patel leaving the front bench as the party prepares for its conference in October. Stride has been replaced as shadow chancellor by Andrew Griffith, while […]
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