Tories rail against UK move to hand back Chagos Islands
Britain’s opposition party argued China could take advantage of Mauritius controlling the archipelago.
Iain Duncan Smith
UK energy policy: 20 people to lobby at Conservative conference
LONDON — The Conservative Party “got trounced in the polls,” ex-Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho admitted earlier this month. After 14 years controlling Westminster’s levers of power, voters dumped the Tories unceremoniously from office overnight in July. And yet — the party is already regrouping, jumping on energy bills and cost-of-living as one basis for a […]
When UK party conferences go wrong
Despite the best efforts of party bigwigs, Britain’s annual gatherings of political animals frequently descend into chaos.
Tory fury as UK’s Starmer moves Thatcher portrait
New British PM’s biographer says he found the portrait “unsettling” — and Conservatives are fuming.
Labour’s election victory is weaker than you think
Conservative annihilation may not be the most consequential outcome of the 2024 U.K. general election.
Watch the UK election like a pro
It’s set to be the most consequential British general election for a generation. POLITICO takes you through what to watch out for and exactly when to tune in.
Owner of UK national lottery operator to sever ties with Gazprom
Allwyn parent company says deal to buy 3% stake in Czech gas facility will cut final link with Kremlin-controlled energy firmThe billionaire owner of Allwyn, the company that runs the national lottery, will sever his last remaining ties with Russia’s s…
Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?
Joe Biden signs into law bill requiring Chinese owner to sell app’s US operationsSenate passes bill banning TikTok if owner does not sell itJoe Biden has signed into law a bill that requires TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the social media app’s US ope…