Conservative Party
Prince Harry's right to criticize U.K. government backed by public
A new poll has found that British people support members of the royal family voicing criticism of the government after Harry's recent court appearance.
The U.S. Has No Conservative Party
Blowing up the national debt to finance an ever-growing government is not a conservative position, but it is a consistent result of what happens when a Republican is in the White House.
What are Rishi Sunak's political beliefs?
Sunak models himself as the heir to Margaret Thatcher, the divisive conservative U.K. prime minister who ruled between 1979 and 1990.
Britain's Tory Turmoil Is About More Than Mere Partisan Blundering
The real question is not who the next, short-term prime minister will be, but whether or not the Conservatives can be allowed to weather this storm unchanged.
Ex-Trump communications director mocks Liz Truss: "lasted 4.1 Scaramuccis"
Liz Truss is now the shortest-tenured U.K. prime minister ever, though she lasted longer than Anthony Scaramucci did in his job.
Liz Truss Resigns: Tories want final two PM candidates to debate
The U.K. Prime Minister lasted just 44 days in office after losing the support of her party and the British people.
Liz Truss resigns as U.K. prime minister after calamitous 44-day reign
The prime minister announced she was stepping down as leader after losing two members of her cabinet in a week, and pushing a disastrous "mini-Budget."
Prince Andrew more popular than U.K. Prime Minister as government in crisis
Liz Truss' standing with the U.K. public has crashed lower than Prince Andrew's despite a rape allegation by a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, which he has denied.
Will Liz Truss be UK's shortest-serving prime minister?
Truss faces mounting dissatisfaction with her leadership just a month into the job, with some members of her party reportedly calling for her to resign.
Will Liz Truss Be Remembered As A Blair or As A Thatcher?
A possible collision course with the European Union will leave the United Kingdom no choice but to embrace the United States.
Can the U.K. Trust in Truss?
Truss is entering office as Britain's third prime minister in three years, with a credibility gap that may well be unprecedented in modern British history.
Liz Truss Has A Steep Climb Ahead
Liz Truss is the fourth Conservative politician to hold the office of British prime minister in the space of six years.
Truss' Tories Are Far From Either Democracy or Toryism
The modern "Tories" bear little resemblance to Benjamin Disraeli's movement.
Queen Makes First Public Appearance Since July to Greet New Prime Minister
The queen greeted Liz Truss, her 15th prime minister and Britain's third female prime minister, in an official meeting at Balmoral Castle on Tuesday.
'I'm a Black Conservative. The Racist Abuse From Black People Is Shocking'
It was completely alien to me to be told I was behaving in the wrong way purely because I wasn't white.
Boris Johnson Will Be Missed
In a globalizing world that seeks to sacrifice national sovereignty to shady international institutions, Boris struck back.
Who Will Be the Next British Prime Minister?
The real scandal around Boris Johnson was that he was just never who they claimed he was: a conservative.
Boris Johnson's Refusal to Resign Sparks Donald Trump Comparisons
Johnson has been embroiled in scandal after scandal, including over parties that took place in Downing Street during strict COVID-19 lockdowns.
Boris Johnson to Resign as U.K. Leader After Allies Turn on Him: Report
More than 50 members of Johnson's Conservative Party government have resigned over the past two days, urging him to quit.
Boris Johnson's Hold on Power Is Slipping Amid Significant Rebellion
The prime minister may not even stay in office through the end of the year, Sir Roger Gale, who voted against Johnson, said.
British PM Boris Johnson Will Face Confidence Vote Today
If Johnson loses the vote among the 359 Conservative Party lawmakers, he will be replaced as Conservative leader and prime minister.
Prince William Booing Drama a 'Great Shame,' U.K. Prime Minister Says
Some commentators have suggested that the booing of William at a soccer match forms part of a wider historical criticism of "the establishment" by Liverpool residents, not a personal attack.
Why Was Prince William Booed? Liverpool Fans' Actions Explained
Prince William was booed by Liverpool soccer fans at the FA Cup Final and the slight has its roots in a long and deeply political history for the English city.
Boris Johnson Accused of Breaking COVID Lockdown Rules Again for Party
"The prime minister is a national distraction and he's got to go," said one politician after the reveal of an alleged 30-person party in June 2020.
Pressure Grows for British PM Johnson to Resign or Face Possible Ousting
Though the next prime minister election is not until 2024, Johnson faces the possibility of being voted out of power by his own Conservative Party.
Boris Johnson Accused of Holding Garden Party While U.K. in Lockdown
"How can he lead the country through these difficult times, get people to follow public health advice, if he has so flagrantly breached the rules?" asked a Labour Party official.
Was This Boris Johnson's Worst Week Ever?
Boris Johnson's Conservative Party endured a by-election defeat amid weeks of scandal over reports officials held Christmas parties in violation of COVID rules.
British PM's New COVID Rules Set Off Backlash From His Conservative Party
The new mandates were economically damaging and limited individual freedoms, argued many Conservatives legislators, with one calling them "a slippery slope."
Boris Johnson 'Furious' at Video of Staff Joking About Lockdown Party
The footage, which depicts a party held in December 2020, recently leaked and was aired on ITV to major controversy.
Conservative Official Says 'Female Replacements' in Media Lead to Crime
"Is there any wonder we are seeing so many young men committing crime?" asked Nick Fletcher in a speech that targeted "Doctor Who" and other media.