Kemi Badenoch launches Tory leadership bid as nominations set to close

Suella Braverman pulls out of Tory leadership contest with swipe at 'traumatised' party

Chancellor Rachel Reeves in blame-game row over plans to cut costs to fix public finances

HS2 high speed rail link may end in London suburb rather than Euston, signals minister

Whittle becomes second contender for Scottish Tory leadership

Minister meeting charity over ‘scandal’ of Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Rachel Reeves to announce ‘very tough decisions’ in drive to fix public finances

Mortgage approvals for house purchase steady in June, says Bank of England

New Tory leader 'must send clear centre-Right message', says shadow minister as nominations close

Pound weakens as Rachel Reeves set to reveal public finances shortfall

Who is Kemi Badenoch? Right-wing Tory launches Conservative leadership bid

Home Secretary urged to reverse peaceful protest crackdown

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