Conservative Party4 days agoFourth Tory councillor defects to ReformCarl Edwards says he has watched "promise after promise broken" by his former party.4 days ago4 days agoNo top council tax rise for first time since 2011Coventry and Warwickshire residents will not get a maximum bill rise, but it will be above inflation.4 days ago7 days agoTories vow to lower interest on some student loansKemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.7 days ago19 Feb 2026Mayor sees budget voted through on second attemptResidents will see a 4.99% increase in council tax after the mayor's budget was finally approved.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdogRobert Jenrick promises to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.18 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Tories call for rethink of Parliament revampTory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are "out of control".17 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Tories will outlast Farage's Reform, party's ex-Welsh leader claimsBut Paul Davies admits his party has had a bruising year after a series of high profile defections.14 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Reform replacing 'old fuddy-duddy' Tory party, says FarageFarage said it was "no surprise" Conservative MPs were choosing to jump ship to Reform, which has more energy.13 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Conservative councillor defects to Reform UK Jennie Bone is the second councillor to leave an authority's Conservative group within a week.9 Feb 2026...
