Conservative Party Conference9 Oct 2025Reform UK defectors reject calls for by-electionTwo former Tories say there is no precedent for a by-election when a councillor changes party.9 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitzThe Tory leader's conference speech included a new pledge to scrap stamp duty on the purchase of main homes.8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Conservatives would scrap stamp duty, Badenoch announcesThe Tory leader says the move would help millions buy a home, in her annual conference speech.8 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Tories promise to treble stop and search in crime hotspotsShadow Home Secretary Chris Philp also pledges "negative net migration" if the Tories win the next election.7 Oct 20257 Oct 2025'The vibe is flat' at Conservative Party conference'The vibe is flat' at Conservative Party conference7 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Tories commit to new housing plan for LondonShadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly pledges to rewrite the London Plan to pave the way for new homes.7 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Friend or foe? Tories grapple with rise of ReformTories fear they face an existential threat from Reform UK but opinion is divided on how to fight back.7 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Badenoch denies empty seats an issue at Tory conferenceOn Monday, shadow chancellor Mel Stride gave his speech to a partially empty hall in Manchester.7 Oct 20257 Oct 2025'We have to show people we've listened and changed'At their autumn conference, MPs discuss how to manage the huge challenges facing the Tories.7 Oct 2025...