Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has disclosed that his daughter is named in honor of former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has disclosed that his daughter is named in honor of former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Tugendhat cautions Tories about the risk of becoming Reform UK. The Conservative leadership contender emphasizes the importance of restoring trust within the party during his address to members at the conference.
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Robert Jenrick has proposed that the Star of David be prominently displayed at all points of entry into the UK. The Conservative leadership contender made this statement during an event hosted by the Conservative Friends of Israel. He was notably dressed in a hoodie that featured the phrase "Hamas Are Terrorists."
Former Prime Minister Theresa May has expressed concern that the Conservative Party has been too preoccupied with the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, neglecting the significant threat posed by the Liberal Democrats. In a recent commentary, she emphasized that the party's leadership candidates must recognize that their electoral defeat stemmed from a failure to maintain their brand integrity. As the Conservative Party prepares for its annual conference in Birmingham, May warned that the current leadership contenders risk inadvertently aiding Reform UK by not fully grasping the reasons behind the party's recent losses. She urged them to reflect on the broader political landscape and the implications of their focus on Reform, suggesting that a lack of awareness could lead to further electoral challenges.