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ANALYSIS: As polls close in the Tory leadership election, Kemi Badenoch is the overwhelming odds on favourite to win. But the strange quirks of the electorate means that there could be a shock in store

In our poisoned politics, the Conservative leadership race is a reminder of how social norms can wear away in a democracy, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch refused to say whether or not she wants to be prime minister.

Exclusive: The Margaret Thatcher fan and Tory leadership favourite says her braids are her equivalent of the late PM’s handbag as she tells Political Editor David Maddox, in an interview on Independent TV, that she won’t give up her hard-hitting style – having faced criticism for being too right wing…

A survey of party members suggested Kemi Badenoch had maintained her lead over Mr Jenrick.

TWO councillors in Scotland have joined Reform UK, despite the party having no formal leader and minimal structure north of the border.

Former business secretary says Sunak and Hunt better placed to respond to Rachel Reeves’ economic policies

An ally of the mayor said it was ‘outrageous’ of the Tory leadership candidate to suggest the Met Police should stop ‘focusing on community relations’

Former Tory prime minister was fined by the Metropolitan Police for attending a birthday party thrown in his honour during the first Covid lockdown