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Mel Stride issues warning to Tory leadership plotters on eve of conference
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Majority of Tory members oppose Kemi Badenoch’s net zero plans
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email A majority of Conservative Party members support Britain’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, despite Kemi Badenoch’s pledge toContinue Reading
Comedians at controversial Riyadh festival ‘completely avoiding’ jokes about Saudi government
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Badenoch unknown and not trusted by voters, top pollster says
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Kemi Badenoch is an unknown politician who the public do not trust, Britain’s top polling guru has said. The Tory leaderContinue Reading
Max Verstappen digs into ‘ridiculous’ F1 debate and demands FIA action
It would be ‘ridiculous’ for Formula One to make cooling vests mandatory during hot races, according to Max Verstappen. The four-time world champion opted against wearing one at the Singapore Grand Prix and has urged the FIA to reconsider its plans for 2026 and beyond. F1’s governing body issued aContinue Reading
Thomas Skinner’s casting on Strictly doesn’t feel right. What’s going on?
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Bosh. If Strictly bosses were hoping for a smoother ride after last year’s controversy-hit series, it appears they’re alreadyContinue Reading
Alexander Zverev calls physio mid-game in huge Shanghai Masters injury scare
Alexander Zverev sparked concern when he picked up an injury while serving for a spot in the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The No. 3 seed was leading qualifier Valentin Royer 6-4 5-4 and hit a winning serve when he suddenly doubled over in pain. Commentators were baffled asContinue Reading
Japan’s first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group
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Electric car sales hit record high in September
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SNL: Who’s in and who’s out ahead of season 51 premiere
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Saturday nights are about to look a little different. Ahead of the season 51 premiere of Saturday Night LiveContinue Reading