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Mark Menzies: MP quits Conservatives after claims he misused party funds: The party says it could not conclude he misused funds. but finds he showed a "pattern ...
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Grant Shapps: We are on a war footing. We must get behind Sunak: The defence secretary has urged rebellious Tories to shelve their designs on replacing the prime ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/grant-shapps-interview-sunak-defence-spending-qsls89gww
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Embattled Tory Mayor Andy Street Won’t Blame Rishi Sunak If He Loses West Midlands Vote
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Michael Gove can't guarantee no-fault eviction ban before election: The Conservatives first promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants with no reason in ...
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UK Conservative mayor keeps distance from Sunak in bid to avoid local election wipeout
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-conservative-mayor-keeps-distance-sunak-bid-avoid-local-election-wipeout-2024-04-24/
Tories need to learn to love London again: The capital votes for its mayor next week, but the Conservatives’ dissociation from the city means they seem set for ...
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Rayner outsmarts Dowden at PMQs battle of the deputies: Few politicians have looked more pleased with a joke than Oliver Dowden did with his first offering at ...
spectator.co.uk/article/rayner-outsmarts-dowden-at-battle-of-the-deputies/
Chris Mason: Parties squabble over policy pledges as elections loom: Political leaders fight for headlines ahead of local elections, leading to rumours of a ...
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Why a Labour super-majority is unlikely: By current polls, Labour is set for a super-majority, and more than 400 seats. But will voters cool on Keir Starmer ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-a-labour-super-majority-is-unlikely/
Are the local elections really an open goal for Labour?: The Tories look set to lose half their seats in English votes next week but their opponents have ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/local-election-2024-polls-labour-tory-lib-deb-sm7mqpc35
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Tories predicted to lose upwards of 400 seats in local elections: Election analsyt says it could be a bad night for the Conservatives
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/tories-predicted-lose-upwards-400-9246495
Scottish Tories to lodge no-confidence vote in ‘lame duck’ Humza Yousaf after Green deal ends
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Scotland's wobbling pro-independence party ditches coalition with Greens: Opponents said on Thursday they would seek to oust the leader of Scotland after the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/scotlands-snp-green-government-coalition-collapses-sky-news-2024-04-25/
100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
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Everything seems to be going wrong for Rishi Sunak: With just two weeks until local elections that will likely go badly for his governing Conservative Party ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/uk/rishi-sunak-conservatives-gbr-intl/
The Rwanda policy isn’t the answer to the Tories’ electoral woes: Rwanda has become something far bigger than policy for the Tories and there is a risk that it ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rwanda-isnt-answer-tories-woes-3017292
Inside the battle to oust Sunak: hardcore anti-Sunak plotters haven’t given up yet
inews.co.uk/opinion/inside-battle-oust-sunak-plotters-3022655
Slow growth, high debt - troubled UK economy awaits election winners: Britain's national election, expected later this year, will take place against a backdrop ...
reuters.com/world/uk/slow-growth-high-debt-troubled-uk-economy-awaits-election-winners-2024-04-19/
Rishi Sunak Hit by Fresh Poll Blows as Working Age Voters Desert Tories: UK voters of working age have turned their backs on the governing Conservative Party ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/rishi-sunak-hit-by-fresh-poll-blows-as-working-age-voters-desert-tories
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It’s not sleaze that will finish off the Tories – it’s incompetence: Public standards matter, but living standards matter more to many people
inews.co.uk/opinion/not-sleaze-finish-off-tories-incompetence-3014801
Disability benefits face cut as Sunak bets election on welfare blitz: Sunak set out plans for changes to disability benefits and tougher rules for people on ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/disability-benefits-face-cut-as-sunak-bets-election-on-welfare-blitz-3016076
Sunak vows to end 'sick note culture' as UK election looms: LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled planned welfare reforms Friday to end Britain's "sick ...
deccanchronicle.com/world/europe/sunak-vows-to-end-sick-note-culture-as-uk-election-looms-890286
Hyper-history: why did politics go crazy?: On the day Theresa May signed her Brexit withdrawal agreement with Brussels, Dominic Raab, the Brexit secretary ...
spectator.co.uk/article/hyper-history-why-did-politics-go-crazy/
Crumbling Blue Wall: The councils where Tories are bracing for a ‘pasting’: Local elections next month will shed light on whether the Conservatives really are as ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/crumbling-blue-wall-councils-bracing-local-elections-3012087
What the Mark Menzies scandal means for the Tories: Tory MP Mark Menzies has lost the whip following revelations that he had misused campaign funds
spectator.co.uk/article/what-the-mark-menzies-scandal-means-for-the-tories/
As a black woman, I feel politically homeless: I’ve started to question whether the Labour Party still represents me
inews.co.uk/opinion/black-woman-politically-homeless-3019646
‘We’ll get rid of the Tories’: Inside the hyperlocal plan to smash the Blue Wall: The Lib Dems keep losing deposits. But there's confidence a ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/well-get-rid-of-the-tories-inside-the-hyperlocal-plan-to-smash-the-blue-wall-3020779
Sunak’s disability benefit shake-up means an anxious time for many: Both the Tories and Labour should clarify their election plans quickly
inews.co.uk/opinion/editor/sunak-disability-benefit-anxious-time-3016396
Election candidate says she is being 'boycotted' over LGBTQ campaign: Natasha Shah is standing in the Mill Hill and Moorgate ward in the upcoming Blackburn with ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24264208.election-candidate-says-boycotted-lgbtq-campaign/
Inside the fight to get Waspi compensation into election manifestos: Campaigners say pension issue could decide marginal contests across UK ...
inews.co.uk/news/fight-waspi-compensation-election-manifestos-labour-conservatives-3018470
West Midlands PCC election - who's running and why it matters: The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner election will be held in around a week's time ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/west-midlands-pcc-election-whos-29054217
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
economist.com/interactive/uk-general-election/forecast
Hyndburn's spicy election sees Tories and Labour neck and neck: WHAT looked like a straight fight between the Conservatives and Labour to run Hyndburn Council ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24273736.hyndburns-spicy-election-sees-tories-labour-neck-neck/
‘Weak’ Sunak far behind Braverman and Johnson among lost Tory voters: BMG Research survey shows Suella Braverman, Penny Mordaunt, Priti Patel and Kemi Badenoch ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/sunak-braverman-johnson-tory-voters-3027889
Count Binface will rename London Bridge after Phoebe Waller-Bridge if elected: The candidate for Mayor of London also vowed to make Thames Water bosses ...
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/count-binface-promises-rename-london-29063061
Newcastle Labour leader hit with new challenge in party's power struggle: Denton and Westerhope councillor Dan Greenhough has been put forward to challenge Nick ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-city-council-leader-hit-29069598
Election: Shirley, Sholing, Swaythling, Thornhill, Woolston: All the Southampton City Council election candidates for Shirley, Sholing, Swaythling, Thornhill ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24275475.election-shirley-sholing-swaythling-thornhill-woolston/
Keir Starmer on York and North Yorkshire mayor ahead of May 2: Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out on the York and North Yorkshire mayor role ahead of ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24281765.keir-starmer-mayoral-powers-ahead-may-2-election/
Labour becomes latest to reveal its Windsor parliamentary candidate : Labour has become the latest party to reveal its Windsor candidate for the upcoming General ...
maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/windsor/196175/labour-becomes-latest-to-reveal-its-windsor-parliamentary-candidate.html
Labour's rail plan could create more than 200 jobs in Derby : Exact figures are not known yet but if the party wins the next election they say GBR will be bigger ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/labours-rail-plan-could-create-9245881
The West Yorkshire mayoral election candidates and what they stand for: There are six candidates campaigning for your vote to become West Yorkshire Mayor
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/west-yorkshire-mayoral-election-candidates-29051192
Sky News to host political programme live tonight in Grimsby: Great Grimsby's Conservative MP Lia Nici and her predecessor and challenger at the next ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/sky-news-sophy-ridge-host-9245432
More needs to be done to bring about Portsmouth's regeneration - claim from opposition parties
portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/more-needs-to-be-done-to-bring-about-portsmouths-regeneration-claim-from-opposition-parties-4605334
Leatherhead residents 'feel unsafe' after 'attempted murder' on street : A resident who has lived in Leatherhead for 50 years says she "takes out a ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/leatherhead-residents-call-more-policing-29048429
Rishi Sunak’s Tories set to lose more than 400 council seats at May 2 local elections, says polling expert
standard.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-local-elections-may-tories-seats-labour-lord-hayward-b1153855.html
Caroline Henry says she 'didn't hurt anybody' when caught speeding five times: The current Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner is standing for the role ...
nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/caroline-henry-says-didnt-hurt-9245389
Firebrand MP George Galloway hitting the West Midlands Mayoral campaign trail tomorrow
expressandstar.com/news/politics/2024/04/24/firebrand-mp-george-galloway-hitting-the-west-midlands-mayoral-campaign-trail-tomorrow/
Rishi Sunak's Tories don't have path to victory at general election in July or earlier, says political expert
standard.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-general-election-tories-labour-poll-b1153715.html
Bristol needs to build 60,800 new homes to meet housing demand: Several developments are on their way but more accommodation is required
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-needs-build-60800-new-9243338
Labour pick Chester South and Eddisbury General Election candidate: Labour has chosen Angeliki Stogia as the party's candidate for the reshaped Chester South and ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24274653.labour-pick-chester-south-eddisbury-general-election-candidate/
Here's what voters had to say about the upcoming elections in one of the key political battlegrounds
expressandstar.com/news/politics/local-election-2024/2024/04/24/theyre-all-the-same-say-disenchanted-voters-in-black-country-capital/
Hampshire County Council Meon Valley by-election: Meet the candidates: Meet the candidates who are standing for the Meon Valley by-election for Hampshire County ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24271739.hampshire-county-council-meon-valley-by-election-meet-candidates/
Pincer move by tactical voters threatens Conservative local election wipeout: Poor performance next week could see a leadership challenge to Prime Minister and ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/04/24/pincer-move-by-tactical-voters-threatens-conservative-local-election-wipeout/
Gosport Borough Council elections: Why candidates say you should vote for them: From axed CCTV cameras and affordable housing to protecting green spaces and the ...
portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/gosport-borough-council-elections-why-candidates-say-you-should-vote-for-them-4601840
Meet the candidates for the Copt Hill ward in the Sunderland City Council elections 2024
sunderlandecho.com/news/politics/council/meet-the-candidates-for-the-copt-hill-ward-in-the-sunderland-city-council-elections-2024-4600093
How tactical voting might affect the British election: The evidence for co-ordinated anti-Tory behaviour
economist.com/britain/2024/04/18/how-tactical-voting-might-affect-the-british-election
How tactical voting might affect the British election: The evidence for co-ordinated anti-Tory behaviour
economist.com/britain/2024/04/18/how-tactical-voting-might-affect-the-british-election
Young Labour candidate in Stroud District Council election: At 19 years of age, Nathan Greenway is one of the youngest Labour and Co-operative candidates in the ...
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24269268.young-labour-candidate-stroud-district-council-election/
Battleground Yorkshire: The region’s remaining Tories may have the keys to a future Conservative government
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politics/battleground-yorkshire-the-regions-remaining-tories-may-have-the-keys-to-a-future-conservative-government-4597501
The Week… Rishi tries to save his skin: Two of Westminster’s best-connected journalists, Sky News’s Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard ...
politico.eu/podcast/the-week-rishi-tries-to-save-his-skin/
Chorley Council elections 2024: who should I vote for?: Chorley residents head to the polls on 2nd May, when 14 of the authority’s 42 seats will be up for grabs ...
lep.co.uk/news/politics/chorley-council-elections-2024-who-should-i-vote-for-4595147
The five fascinating election battlegrounds to decide who runs Bristol: With the end of the mayor of Bristol position, electing your councillor is important ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-city-council-local-elections-9225592
How tactical voting might affect the British election: The evidence for co-ordinated anti-Tory behaviour
economist.com/britain/2024/04/18/how-tactical-voting-might-affect-the-british-election
Preston City Council local elections 2024: who should I vote for?: Residents living in the Preston City Council area have the chance to elect one of their local ...
lep.co.uk/news/politics/preston-city-council-local-elections-2024-who-should-i-vote-for-4596462
East Midlands Mayor candidates outline priorities and ambitions: Election day is just two weeks away, on Thursday, May 2
nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/east-midlands-mayor-candidates-outline-9232909
London mayoral election poll shows Susan Hall closing gap on Sadiq Khan as City Hall race hots up
standard.co.uk/news/politics/sadiq-khan-susan-hall-london-mayoral-election-poll-2024-closes-gap-b1152501.html
Labour becomes latest party to announce Maidenhead parliamentary candidate: The Maidenhead Labour Party has announced its parliamentary candidate ahead of the ...
maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/maidenhead/195985/labour-becomes-latest-party-to-announce-maidenhead-parliamentary-candidate.html
Only two names will matter in the May elections: The rest of 2024 will be defined by whether Tory mayors Andy Street and Ben Houchen win third terms
inews.co.uk/opinion/only-two-names-matter-may-elections-andy-street-ben-houchen-3013681
Gigg School says it will not increase fees if Labour gets into power: GIGGLESWICK School says it will not increase its fees should the Labour Party win this ...
cravenherald.co.uk/news/24263369.gigg-school-says-will-not-increase-fees-labour-gets-power/
Labour to call in National Audit Office to investigate Teesworks: Labour will call in the National Audit Office to investigate Teesworks if they win the General ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24263612.labour-call-national-audit-office-investigate-teesworks/
Sheffield local elections: Fighting on locals’ behalf – what to expect from the Community Councillors Group?
thestar.co.uk/news/politics/sheffield-local-elections-fighting-on-locals-behalf-what-to-expect-from-the-community-councillors-group-4595809
Rishi Sunak's dire poll rating is not the Tories' biggest problem: Voters have a short attention span but long memories
standard.co.uk/comment/rishi-sunak-conservatives-ipsos-poll-general-election-keir-starmer-b1152385.html
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