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Statement from Downing Street follows cross-party criticism of Frank Hester’s remarks about former Labour MP

Editorial: Prominent Conservatives have said a big backer’s comments were racist and sexist. It’s hard to disagree

In today’s newsletter: Why did picture agencies issued a ‘kill’ notice for a doctored image of the Princess of Wales – and just how seriously should we take it?

Rishi Sunak warned by some in his own party he ‘cannot pretend any longer’ his strategy is working

If only Anderson had leapt out of a cake, or driven in a white van

Once you spot it, you suddenly realise the damn thing is everywhere. "I didn't leave my party – it left me" they lament. I suppose at first glance it appears smart, the combination of active and passive tense combining to deliver a crisp retort. But it is total guff, whether…

Embattled UK leader Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh blow Monday when a former ally defected to a right-wing populist party that is worrying the ruling Conservatives ahead of this year's general election.

One Tory MP says it is possible ‘one or two’ other colleagues might also defect to join former Conservative MP and ex-deputy chair

Reform UK confirms Lee Anderson, former Conservative MP and ex-deputy chair, has defected to join party

The Ashfield MP was suspended by the Conservatives last month after refusing to apologise for claiming "Islamists" had "got control" of London Mayor Sadiq Khan

The announcement comes amid a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents since the start of the war in Gaza in October.