Even Labour will not benefit from one of two rightwing contenders taking Conservatives off on a strange journey
The US government has outlined a list of options to end Google’s monopoly in search
Elimination of James Cleverly from contest leaves Tory members with choice between two rightwingers
Former business secretary topped fourth ballot of MPs on 42 votes
Gambling with such a small electorate of 121 MPs could end in humiliating defeat
Former home secretary secures more MPs’ backing than rivals after third round of voting
That is why politicians of all stripes should be wary of undermining the BBC
Expected endorsement comes ahead of Tory MPs voting this week to eliminate two of remaining contenders
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Contest to succeed Rishi Sunak blown open as Conservative MPs prepare to whittle down candidates
At this stage in the cycle, the Conservatives don’t want to be normal, they want to be themselves
Real energy is to be found in single-issue groups and parties to the left and right of Labour and the Tories
This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders are
Former foreign secretary has momentum ahead of key MPs’ vote next week
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifesto
Badenoch’s attack on an overweening state seeks to imitate Thatcher’s case against the overmighty trade unions
Former home and foreign secretary poses biggest threat to Labour, but members will erroneously choose candidates offering more radical solutions
Groups that once influenced government policy are split over how to survive
Former party chair receives warmest reception as four contenders lay out their pitches at Conservative conference
Air of levity pervades Birmingham gathering as activists move on from general election rout
Exceptional performer was more able to capture attention than this year’s leadership contenders following Middle East escalation
Ex-defence secretary becomes latest on long list of former ministers beating a path towards new careers in business
His main rival Kemi Badenoch has lost momentum among MPs, following series of gaffes
They need to be able to appeal to successful economically liberal graduates again
Tory leadership contender also doubles down on criticism of maternity pay
