Ed Davey’s party makes biggest gain in seats in its history, defeating two cabinet ministers
PM stands by decision not to suspend two Tory candidates being probed while another calls party a ‘shower of shit’
Prime minister says he was ‘incredibly angry’ to learn of betting allegations
A Conservative meltdown plus favourable opinion polling could help Ed Davey’s party chart a path to second place
From London to Land’s End, Ed Davey says cash boost needed to bring ‘out of reach’ votes into range
Holding the line on taxes and zany photo opportunities are bolstering the party’s campaign
Mandatory work for 18-year-olds would provide ‘opportunities’ and ‘experience’, prime minister says
Sir Ed Davey tells the FT he is expecting to make gains in the ruling Conservative party’s traditional strongholds
Leader Ed Davey concedes attempt likely to fail as he kickstarts months of campaigning ahead of national vote later this year
Britain’s third party war-games a range of scenarios as it prepares for the upcoming general election
Also in this newsletter: how inflation is flattering UK trade figures
Ed Davey proposes legal right for patients to start medical care within 62 days of urgent referral in highly personal conference speech
Also in this newsletter, what this means for the future of a Labour-Liberal Democrat arrangement, and Sunak’s possible inheritance tax overhaul
Ed Davey’s party accused of watering down policies to pander to Conservative voters
Funding comes as party targets rural Conservative seats in next year’s polls
Pressure is mounting on leader Ed Davey to change tack
Local poll results suggest UK could be heading for hung parliament at general election
Oliver Dowden quits as party chair after defeats and ex-leader Michael Howard calls on PM to step down
Tory by-election losses highlight how party is losing ground in both northern and southern England
Local elections are expected to be stern test for the Conservatives in south west England
Opposition parties press government to impose levy as BP and Shell prepare to unveil results
Leader Ed Davey praises Keir Starmer for transforming the largest opposition party
Lib Dem leader hits out at Met as others involved in lockdown breaches express anger at force’s stance
Party overturns solid Tory majority in Chesham and Amersham to stay on a roll after May’s local election success
Tributes to leading figure from centre-left of UK politics and member of ‘Gang of Four’
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