A ‘fundamental shift’ means the Tories have to worry about Reform, Labour and the Liberal Democrats, Sir John Curtice said.

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to cease its infighting, in his final address to Tory members before he stands down as leader.

North Carolina’s governor reported that 11 people were known to have died in his state as a consequence of the storm.

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told activists and delegates in Birmingham.

The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

Hezbollah confirmed that Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s central council, was killed in an attack on Saturday.

Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she does “believe in maternity pay” after previously describing it as “excessive”. Ms Badenoch said on X that “contrary to what some have said” ...

The former Commons leader says the electorate thought the party no longer shared its belief in values including ‘honour, integrity and trust’.

The party was ahead of the ruling Conservatives according to a forecast for a TV company following Sunday’s election.

The Conservative leadership candidate said he wanted to abolish the centrally controlled candidate list system.