Shadow cabinet minister Mel Stride said perceptions about competence and trust contributed to the party’s election defeat in July.

North Carolina’s governor reported that 11 people were known to have died in his state as a consequence of the storm.

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to cease its infighting, in his final address to Tory members before he stands down as leader.

The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.

Hezbollah confirmed that Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s central council, was killed in an attack on Saturday.

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The party was ahead of the ruling Conservatives according to a forecast for a TV company following Sunday’s election.

The former Commons leader says the electorate thought the party no longer shared its belief in values including ‘honour, integrity and trust’.

The Tory leadership hopeful told a fringe event at the party conference his approach to migration would ultimately ‘save lives’.