Jon Craig
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This result wasn't just bad for the Tories, it was terrible
Labour commanded a bigger vote share in this constituency than in Tony Blair's landslide general election victory in 1997 - and a trouncing in May's local elections would send many Tory MPs into a blind panic. → Read More
Tory MPs challenge chancellor Jeremy Hunt on tax cuts and fuel duty
Backbenchers are demanding policy changes as voters are "depressed" and the government "can't wait until the general election". → Read More
Will the curse of the cabinet awayday spark doom for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?
From Blair to Brown, to Johnson, awaydays rarely result in much good. Will under-pressure Rishi Sunak kick the trend or will his two beleaguered ministers - Dominic Raab and Nadhim Zahawi - cast a shadow over events? → Read More
Gender reform bill pantomime is no laughing matter
The UK's Scottish Secretary Alister Jack introduced a section 35 order at Westminster today, preventing the Scotland Gender Recognition Reform Bill from getting Royal Assent. → Read More
Brexiteer's £1m donation to Boris Johnson more evidence of comeback hopes
If ever there was evidence to support the claims that Mr Johnson and his adoring fans are plotting a comeback to - as they see it - to save the Conservative Party from a crushing election defeat under Rishi Sunak, this is it. → Read More
'Borismania' is back: Was this the start of his comeback tour?
The former PM arrived at Carlton Club, in the heart of London's clubland in St James's, for a special dinner in his honour as he embarks on what his supporters hope was the start of a comeback tour. → Read More
Archbishop of Canterbury on collision course with Rishi Sunak over social care comments
Justin Welby has claimed the social care system is broken and has called on the government to fix it ahead of a report he is publishing that he says will provide a "hopeful vision for our society". → Read More
No 'Fergie time' needed as Reds cruise to victory in Stretford and Urmston by-election
In the Manchester Suite in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand at Old Trafford, his reds won a resounding victory over their opponents in blue. No need for "Fergie time", the "hairdryer treatment" or "squeaky bum time" on this occasion. This victory was a stroll for the Labour Party. → Read More
Stephen Flynn's coup may have been bloodless
The coup may have been bloodless. But Mr Flynn's fight with his political opponents in the SNP's battle for Scottish independence will be bruising. → Read More
By-election wasn't just a bad result for the Tories
Tory MPs in red wall seats in the north of England will be even more despondent about their prospects at the next general election after this crushing defeat. → Read More
George Eustice brands Australia free trade deal a 'failure' in brutal swipe at Liz Truss
George Eustice pulls no punches as he lays into the former prime minister in parliament, lambasting Ms Truss's achievements as international trade secretary. → Read More
Has Rishi Sunak's baptism of fire showed opposition leaders make the best PMs?
Being an opposition leader is a good apprenticeship for being PM. They have the luxury of making their mistakes, bad appointments and U-turns when it doesn't much matter and before they enter 10 Downing Street. → Read More
Leslie Phillips' little known short speech in the Commons witnessed by a handful of MPs
The actor, who has died aged 98, was a regular visitor to parliament, attending several annual dinners of the all-party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, Sky News learns. → Read More
As Gavin Williamson's charge sheet gets longer, will Rishi Sunak lose patience?
Number 10 says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has full confidence in Sir Gavin, but that could be risky for the new premier. → Read More
Ex-fireplace salesman Williamson feeling the heat over bullying allegations
Sir Gavin, the new Cabinet Office minister, allegedly sent abusive text messages to ex-chief whip Wendy Morton complaining that he and other colleagues had been excluded from the Queen's funeral for political reasons. → Read More
Braverman's battling performance delighted supporters but she's not out of trouble yet
In a noisy Commons showdown, the combative and confrontational home secretary came out fighting, bought herself some time in her battle for survival and lived to fight another day. → Read More
Can Rishi Sunak stop the Boris Johnson bandwagon as the ex-PM picks up some big-name backers?
Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson may be the current favourites to replace Liz Truss, but both are loathed by their rival camps within the Tory Party. Penny Mordaunt has the best chance of being a unity candidate but may struggle to meet the 100 nomination threshold. → Read More
Liz Truss's position remains perilous and her performance at PMQs may determine how long she survives in the top job
She will be confronted by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for the first time since new chancellor Jeremy Hunt dramatically tore up her tax cuts policy - and could even face calls from rebel Tory MPs to go. → Read More
Trade unions threaten winter of mass strikes in most militant showdown since 1970s
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady will hit out at the government over rising inflation and proposed anti-strike laws. → Read More
Jeremy Hunt is now an all-powerful back seat driver, MPs believe
The new chancellor is undeniably the man of the moment, writes Sky's Jon Craig. But how long he remains in that position will depend on how long Liz Truss survives. → Read More