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Sunak says Tory MP rape allegation complainant should ‘go to the police’

PM under pressure to launch investigation into claim Tories failed to deal with allegations

The Independent UK

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.

The Independent UK

Sunak urged to investigate claims surrounding alleged rapist Tory MP

It comes after a former party chairman reportedly told police that an unnamed MP had carried out numerous assaults.

The Independent UK

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Rape claims against Tory MP were not covered up, says deputy PM

Oliver Dowden responds to claims that party failed in responsibilities towards alleged victims

The Guardian - UK

Oliver Dowden says Tories have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct amid cover-up claim

It comes after a letter, obtained by The Mail On Sunday, accused an unnamed MP of numerous assaults

Evening Standard

Dowden says Tories have zero tolerance of sexual misconduct amid cover-up claim

It comes after a letter, obtained by The Mail On Sunday, accused an unnamed MP of numerous assaults.

The Independent UK

Deputy prime minister denies cover-up of rape allegation against Tory MP

Oliver Dowden also said he could not say ‘for certain’ that an alleged victim’s private hospital fees were not paid by the Conservative Party

The Independent UK

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Welcome to Torbynism: how the Conservatives became their own fringe party

Looming defeat has left the Conservatives divided and chaotic, with potential leaders – or even Nigel Farage – ready to fill the void

Evening Standard

Nadine Dorries teases meaning behind title of book on Boris Johnson’s downfall

It will be published on November 9.

The Independent UK

OPINION - The Standard View: One year in, Rishi Sunak must return to problem-solving

When Rishi Sunak came to power one year ago today, both the markets and the Conservative Party were in convulsions after the chaotic tenure of Liz Truss. Sunak steadied the ship, in part simply by not being Truss. But he swiftly demonstrated he was more than that.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage branded ‘sketchy crackpot’ in secret NatWest emails disclosed after de-banking scandal

The sniggering remarks handed over to the former Ukip leaders shone light on conversations among staff members who joked he had been “debanked” by Coutts

The Independent UK

‘Even our safe seats are in play’: Tories despair at scale of byelection defeats

After a crushing week, MPs fear they will need a miracle to hold on to power

The Guardian - UK

A property price rise in the UK could be the Tories’ last election trump card

With the market expected to improve this year, the Conservatives will doubtless seek to exploit the reliable vote-winning tool

The Guardian - UK

Tory by-election defeats: John Rentoul answers your questions from Farage’s return to election timeline

John Rentoul answers your questions as Sir Keir Starmer declared Labour was ‘redrawing the political map’ following a historic Tory by-election trouncing

The Independent UK

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‘Architects of disaster’: Boris, Truss and Tory right accused of leading party into electoral wilderness

Tory chair Greg Hands blames ‘legacy’ issues, as moderates warn PM against further lurch to the right

The Independent UK

What’s next for the Tories and Rishi Sunak after double by-election upset? Ask John Rentoul anything

The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul will be taking your questions as Rishi Sunak suffers major blow, with Labour overturning Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire seats

The Guardian - UK

Why own a newspaper in 2023? Ask the very rich men trying to buy the Telegraph

With debts of £1bn, this isn’t some ordinary financial asset. The desire to own the papers says more about power than profit, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

Evening Standard

Who is Peter Bone? Tory MP suspended for six weeks for bullying and sexual misconduct

The 70-year-old has served as the Wellingborough MP since 2005

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The Independent UK

Former Boris Johnson adviser jumps ship to help boost Labour’s business plans

Iain Anderson quit the Tories after 39 years of membership and switched to Labour, claiming the Conservative Party was ‘not the party it used to be’

The Independent UK

Protester throws glitter at UK Labour Party leader as he makes a speech vowing national renewal

U.K. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is delivering what amounts to a public job interview for the post of prime minister

The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson wants GB News to survive – because it ‘stirs’ up Tory divisions

New Labour mastermind says channel is ‘undoing’ the Tory party. ‘And very timely it is too’

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage rules out return to the Tory party: ‘It’s virtually indistinguishable from Labour’

Nigel Farage rebuffed Rishi Sunak’s suggestion that the former Brexit leader might be welcome back: “It’s very, very sweet of you Prime Minister but I’m really sorry, the answer is no, I will not”

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s risky rhetoric has alienated my party – and left the door open to Keir Starmer

A significant number of Tory members and MPs do not want this version of conservatism, says former Conservative MP Justine Greening

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage could be future Tory party leader, says George Osborne

Former chancellor says ‘not inconceivable’ that ‘Pied Piper’ Brexiteer could take over

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice gives his verdict on divided Tories after chaotic conference

RISHI Sunak has realised the Conservative Party is “in a hole” and has launched a last-ditch attempt to secure a legacy, according to a leader…

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