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Tory MP admitted to psychiatric hospital for stress amid behaviour allegations

Tory MP David Warburton has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital to be treated for shock and stress as an investigation is conducted into allegations about his behaviour. The Somerton and Frome MP, who has had the Tory whip withdrawn, is ...

03 Apr 2022 at 17:25

Facts need to be established amid allegations against MP Warburton – minister

Allegations about the conduct of David Warburton should be investigated and the facts established, a Cabinet minister has said. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made the comments when asked about the backbench MP having the Tory whip ...

03 Apr 2022 at 14:25

Polls open in triple by-election contest after Tories warned of ‘tough battle’

The polls have opened in three by-elections where defeats would heighten Conservative fears that Rishi Sunak will struggle to lead them to another Commons majority. The Prime Minister braced MPs at a meeting of the 1922 Committee of ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:17

Starmer says voters issued ‘cry for change’ after Tories lose two by-elections

Sir Keir Starmer has said voters have let out a “cry for change” after the Conservatives were dealt two by-election defeats in what were considered safe seats. Rishi Sunak insisted on Friday that the next general election is not a ...

21 Jul 2023 at 15:04

Sunak to face crunch by-elections as Tories battle to keep seats

By-elections this week threaten to cause misery for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as the Conservatives battle to save seats in three crunch local polls. All eyes in Westminster will be on the by-elections in Uxbridge and South ...

17 Jul 2023 at 00:59

Sunak faces another by-election after ex-Tory MP resigns following scandal

Sunak faces another by-election after ex-Tory MP resigns following allegations

Rishi Sunak faces another potentially damaging by-election after a former Tory MP resigned with immediate effect following accusations of sexual harassment and cocaine use. David Warburton has stood down from his seat of ...

17 Jun 2023 at 23:47

Polls close in by-election tests for Rishi Sunak’s leadership

Rishi Sunak is braced for a possible triple by-election blow after polls closed in contests which will be viewed as a test of his leadership. The Prime Minister has acknowledged that holding the seats, including Boris ...

20 Jul 2023 at 22:59

Lib Dems claim to have delivered by-election blow to Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a triple by-election threat as votes are counted in contests which will be viewed as a test of his leadership. Less than two hours after polls closed, the Liberal Democrats claimed ...

21 Jul 2023 at 01:07

Minister defends MPs employing wives amid Tory MP David Warburton allegations

A Cabinet minister has defended MPs employing their relatives, amid concerns former aides of Tory David Warburton felt unable to report allegations to his office because his wife handles HR. Mr Warburton, who ...

04 Apr 2022 at 12:25

Recount in by-election in Boris Johnson’s former seat

A recount has been ordered in the by-election in Boris Johnson’s former seat in a sign that Labour may fail to oust the Tories. The former prime minister held Uxbridge and South Ruislip with a majority of 7,...

21 Jul 2023 at 02:18

Lib Dems hopeful of knocking another brick out of the Tory Blue Wall

In Frome town centre people are enjoying their day, relishing the sunshine and a break from the heavy rain and gales of the last few days. Some are sitting in cafes; some are perusing the windows of the ...

17 Jul 2023 at 20:45

Tories hold ex-PM Johnson’s former seat in blow to Starmer

The Tories have held on to Boris Johnson’s former seat in a blow to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Labour had hoped to take Uxbridge and South Ruislip, which the former prime minister held with a ...

21 Jul 2023 at 02:47

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