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Conservatives could help matters by ending public squabbles and rallying around its leader
But they could help turn a potential electoral catastrophe into a normal-sized defeat
Nick Clegg’s performances in the televised debates helped the party limit its losses
FT polling analysis shows there is almost no way for Conservative party to remain in power
Former prime minister’s policy document was troubled by not only the big social care issue, but also had less eye-catching problems
Senior figures give caveated praise of former Conservative PM as main opposition party eyes Tory heartlands
Advisers believe UK prime minister might benefit from being seen as tested leader if US vote sparks instability
A clutch of vocal Tories first elected in 2019 have placed religion at the heart of a number of policy debates in Westminster
Labour criticises PM Rishi Sunak after Egyptian-born billionaire features in latest list of honours
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The FT's chief UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green look ahead to the local elections, and examine Labour's 'Ming vase' strategy
Sir Keir Starmer wants more areas to increase their influence by forming ‘combined authorities’
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from Britons
UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and James Heappey quit
The timing of Scott Benton’s resignation in Blackpool South means that vote can be held on May 2, mitigating the pain
Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiership
Ex-Tory MP resigns after being suspended from Commons in wake of a newspaper sting operation
Channel aspires to be the biggest news broadcaster by 2028 but has neither the plans nor resources to emulate the BBC
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Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public finances
Tory MPs are courting the upstart channel, which has drawn a following among party activists despite probes by the watchdog
Entrepreneur reportedly said looking at MP Diane Abbott made ‘you just want to hate all Black women’
Jeremy Hunt’s reversal of HMRC plans to slash helplines reveals government’s reluctance to confront tough, unpopular choices
Tory support has dwindled among affluent, economically conservative voters, but behaviour generally has become less predictable
PM looks to move beyond weeks of party infighting at meeting with backbenchers but May elections set to be key
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