Scottish Tories talk up fishing credentials on campaign trail for Shetland by-election
The Scottish Tories have claimed their candidate for the upcoming Shetland by-election will be a "champion" for the fishing industry if elected to Holyrood.
Conservatives
In Pictures: Looking back at Theresa May’s tenure as PM
As Theresa May counts down her last few hours as Prime Minister, we look back at some of the highlights – and lowlights – of her time in office.
From clown to the Dude: Boris Johnson’s victory seen at home and abroad
The UK’s incoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is the subject of editorials and comment pieces at home and abroad.
Delight and dismay as Boris Johnson becomes Tory leader
As Boris Johnson secured victory in the Tory leadership race, ensuring his place as the country’s next prime minister, reaction from the political world veered between delight, dismay and derision.
Ivanka Trump congratulates Boris Johnson on becoming leader of ‘United Kingston’
Ivanka Trump has been mocked after congratulating Boris Johnson on becoming the next prime minister of the “United Kingston”.
Anne Milton quits as education minister over no-deal Brexit concerns
Anne Milton has resigned from the Government ahead of the new prime minister taking office due to “grave concerns” about a no-deal Brexit.
Boris Johnson is the new leader of the Conservative Party
Boris Johnson is the new Conservative leader and will become the next Prime Minister.
Jo Swinson rejects idea of coalition with Boris Johnson-led Tories
New Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has ruled out a coalition with the Tories under Boris Johnson and said she would not grant the power to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.
Tory leadership election: How the week will unfold
A new prime minister will enter Number 10 this week as the contest to replace Theresa May as Tory leader draws to a close.
Pensioners urge Tory leadership hopefuls to save free TV licences for over-75s
Pensioners have delivered a selection of some 37,000 letters to Tory Party headquarters, urging leadership hopefuls Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to save free TV licences for over-75s.
Hunt calls on Johnson to match Scotland pledges in ‘union against Sturgeon’
Jeremy Hunt has called on Boris Johnson to match 10 key campaign pledges in Scotland to boost the chances of a Conservative victory at the next Holyrood election.
Johnson gives thumbs-up to Northern Powerhouse Rail but more cautious on HS2
Boris Johnson has praised plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) as “very, very exciting” but maintained the costs of the HS2 project need to be looked at.
Johnson: UK will be ‘match fit’ for a no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has pledged to get the UK “match fit for no deal” to ensure it can leave the European Union on October 31 “come what may”.
Boris Johnson warns Brussels he is not bluffing over no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has insisted he is not bluffing over his commitment to take the UK out of the European Union on October 31 – with or without a deal.
Boris Johnson mocked by own sister over English language claim
Boris Johnson has been mocked by his sister Rachel after claiming “too often” English was not being spoken as a first language.
Johnson challenged at hustings over ‘arguably racist’ comments
Boris Johnson pledged to create a tolerant “modern British culture” as prime minister after being challenged over his “arguably racist” comments about Muslim women.
Johnson backs tougher sentences for sexual and violent offenders
Boris Johnson has indicated violent or sexual offenders could remain locked up for longer if he becomes prime minister.
Sir John Major backs Jeremy Hunt to be next prime minister
Conservative former prime minister Sir John Major has endorsed Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in the Tory leadership contest.
Boris Johnson dismisses warnings Parliament will find way to block no-deal
Boris Johnson has dismissed warnings by senior ministers that Parliament will find a way to block a no-deal Brexit as a “red herring”, as he condemned the “defeatism and negativity” in Government about the prospect of leaving the EU.
Business leaders sign open letter backing Boris for PM
Business leaders across the north and north-east have signed an open letter backing Boris Johnson for Prime Minister.
Jeremy Hunt vows to set out social care plans within 100 days of becoming PM
Jeremy Hunt is pledging to set out his plans to overhaul the social care system within 100 days of entering No 10 if he wins the Tory leadership race.
Tory leadership contenders to be interviewed by Andrew Neil
The Tory leadership contenders will both face a grilling from the BBC’s Andrew Neil.
Stormzy chanted back Boris and not the F-bomb at Glastonbury, Johnson claims
Boris Johnson has brushed off Stormzy’s “f*** Boris” criticism on the Glastonbury main stage – and joked that he actually said “Back Boris”, but was misunderstood.
Boris Johnson insists he can be trusted with ‘the great Lady Britannia’
Boris Johnson has insisted he can be trusted with ‘the great Lady Britannia’.
Boris Johnson says it is ‘folly’ to rule out suspending Parliament for Brexit
Boris Johnson has said it would be “absolutely folly” to rule out suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit against the will of MPs.
Theresa May passes another milestone premiership
Theresa May has overtaken another prime minister in terms of number of days in office.
Boris Johnson promises to take back control of immigration after Brexit
Boris Johnson has moved to seize the initiative in the Tory leadership race, pledging to deliver an Australian-style points-based immigration system if he becomes prime minister.
Hunt ‘better equipped’ to deal with security emergencies, Lidington warns
Boris Johnson is not as qualified to deal with national security crises as Jeremy Hunt, the de-facto deputy prime minister has warned.
Cable in talks with Tory and Labour MPs on defecting
Sir Vince Cable has said he is in talks with a number of Tory and Labour MPs about joining the Liberal Democrats.
Jeremy Hunt receives backing of great aunt in Tory leadership race
Prime minister hopeful Jeremy Hunt has received an important endorsement in the Tory leadership race – from his 99-year-old great aunt.
MSP backs call for Moray grass-cutting review
A Highlands and Islands MSP has backed calls for a review of Moray Council's decision to reduce grass-cutting in public places.
Sturgeon: Boris Johnson as PM would be ‘disastrous’ for Tories
Choosing Boris Johnson as prime minister would be disastrous for the Conservatives, particularly in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said.