The 6 hopefuls trying to save their party from the abyss – POLITICO

The 6 hopefuls trying to save their party from the abyss – POLITICO

To try and woo the members, whose “loyalty and dedication” she marveled at, the backbench Essex MP pledged to give them a “much greater voice and role” in policy making, offering a democratically elected party chairman. Internally, Patel emphasized the need for rebuttal units and professional party agents to help win seats.  Having spent the … Read more

Battle for Conservative Party’s soul begins after election bloodbath – POLITICO

Battle for Conservative Party’s soul begins after election bloodbath – POLITICO

Those now widely expected to put themselves forward include, on the right, former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, the early bookies’ favorite, and former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. Hardline former Home Secretaries Priti Patel and Suella Braverman have both been tipped as frontrunners, although one ally of Braverman said this was now less likely.  Former Security … Read more

The NHS is facing the longest strike in its history. Here’s why – POLITICO

The NHS is facing the longest strike in its history. Here’s why – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — It might be a new year, but England’s cherished public health service is facing the same old problems. And its legions of striking junior doctors are just getting started. From January 3, junior doctors working for the National Health Service in England will … Read more