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Grant Shapps is running. The Tory MP has held what seems like every ministerial post possible and is famous in Westminster for his command of spreadsheets and data – in other words, for tracking the views and intentions of his fellow Tory MPs. He is ready for the battle ahead.

Even before the events of last week, the party’s prospects were grim. Now some believe it faces a wipeout that would reshape the UK political landscape

The musician addressed a question about his turn to Christianity from a troubled fan on his personal blog

Conservative supporters of Israel want David Cameron to dial back criticism and accept defeat of Hamas is in UK’s interest

Ministers said to have dropped opposition to inquiry into alleged assaults and mistreatment of people at Manston centre

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

Exclusive: Intervention by Priti Patel, Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd comes just before Michael Gove is due to unveil official definition of extremism

Jeremy Hunt offered ‘nothing for working people’, say Conservative Democratic Organisation members

The long read: More people have been imprisoned for rioting during a single day in Bristol in 2021 than in any other protest-related disorder since at least the 1980s. What was behind this push to prosecute so harshly?