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World - The Guardian
More Mr Nice Guy: can affable but gaffe-prone James Cleverly lead the Tories?
Some in the party think it’s time for a unifier, but others wonder whether he has the toughness and vision for the job. In the midst of their listless election campaign last summer, the ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Israel steps up attacks' and Badenoch 'sparks maternity pay row'
Monday's front pages are dominated by reports of Israel's air strikes on Yemen and its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.4 hours ago - Israel -
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Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row
Comments suggesting maternity pay has "gone too far" have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way.8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Sunak warns Tories they risk marginalisation if divisions persist
Former prime minister urges Conservatives to unite behind who succeeds him as party leader10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
What are the four candidates’ pitches to become next Tory leader?
How Jenrick, Badenoch, Cleverly and Tugendhat stand on immigration, the economy and foreign policy . Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat will be using the first ...11 hours ago -
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Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech
Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members.11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Kemi Badenoch faces backlash as Tory rivals seize on maternity pay comments
Leadership contender’s team in damage control mode after she is criticised for saying burden on business is ‘excessive’. Kemi Badenoch’s campaign was in damage control mode on the first day of ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Kemi Badenoch’s maternity pay comments show how ‘hopelessly out of touch’ Tories are, TUC says – UK politics live
Leadership rivals Jenrick, Cleverly and Tugendhat reject her comments, as row over her ‘excessive’ claim escalates. Q: Do you agree with Kemi Badenoch that some cultures are less valid than ...12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Statutory maternity pay is ‘excessive’, says Kemi Badenoch
Row breaks out over leadership contender’s comments as Tory annual conference gets under way in Birmingham13 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Labour Lads, Tory Tussles and the Middle East
Does the government have a ‘lads’ problem?16 hours ago