Conservative Party
Sebastian Payne: The downfall of Boris Johnson
It's been an extraordinary year for British politics, churning through three Prime Ministers in a matter of weeks. Boris Johnson stepped down in early July, just three years after leading the… Audio
Who really is Liz Truss?
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a lot on her plate, but who is she and what does she stand for? Audio
Who really is Liz Truss?
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a lot on her plate, but who is she and what does she stand for?
AudioLiz Truss to replace ousted Boris Johnson as PM
The UK has a new prime minister; Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. She has been selected by the Conservative Party membership, and she will formally take the role in a ceremony at the Queen's Balmoral… Audio
Prof Tim Bale:Tory government rebuild after Boris freefall
It's been a phenomenal week in UK politics with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in a humiliating defeat, resigning as leader of the conservative party on Thursday following 59 government ministers - at… Audio
Boris Johnson resigns, but isn't gone yet
Another leadership contest is set to take place within Britain's Conservative Party, after leader and Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally took the hint and resigned. Mr Johnson caved in to pressure… Audio
Justin Trudeau tipped to 'squeak back in' as Canadian PM
Canadians are heading to the polls as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seeks a second term in office. Veteran public affairs columnist for The Globe and Mail, Lawrence Martin is picking Trudeau to gain… Audio
Winston Peters endorses Boris Johnson for UK PM
Former British foreign secretary Boris Johnson has cemented his position as the favourite to be the next UK Prime Minister - and today our foreign minister says the top job is already his. Audio
The messy start to Tory MPs' leadership tussle
UK correspondent Kate Adie joins Kathryn to talk about the frenzy of Tory hopefuls vying to replace Theresa May amid the Brexit mess during a stormy summer. She'll also look at the decision by the BBC… Audio
Dominic O'Connell: June 7 will be The End of May
British PM Theresa May's latest attempt to deliver a Brexit deal resulted in her resignation.The BBC's Business Presenter, Dominic O'Connell talks about the latest development. Audio
MPs cheer as May wins leadership vote
The UK Prime Minister survived a confidence vote but will not lead the Conservative Party into the 2022 election. Audio
Colin Craig doesn't 'rule out' return to politics
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig won't rule out a return to politics after the High Court found Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater defamed him. The judge also said Craig sexually harassed… Video, Audio
Colin Craig forgot to include 'truth' as defence
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has been quizzed over his approach to filing a defamation lawsuit against his former press secretary Rachel MacGregor. Audio
Colin Craig back in court, suing former press secretary
Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is back in court in round two of his battle against former press secretary Rachel MacGregor. Audio
Michael Portillo: uncovering history through train travel
Former Conservative Party politician Michael Portillo is now most famous for exploring England with the aid of a 19th-century tourist handbook on the BBC series Great British Railway Journeys. Audio
Colin Craig defamation case back in court
Colin Craig is back before the courts asking for a rehearing of the defamation claim taken against him by Jordan Williams.
Theresa May's speech derailed by coughs, prankster
British Prime Minister Theresa May stole the show at her ruling Conservative Party's annual conference -- but for all the wrong reasons. She coughed and spluttered through her speech and was… Audio
May and DUP deal expected "soon" as negotiations continue
A deal between Teressa May's Conservative party and the Democratic Unionist Party appears to be imminent. Our correspondent in London, Catherine Drew, has been following the aftermath of the election.
…Colin Craig toe-to-toe in court with Cameron Slater
The former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig went toe-to-toe with blogger Cameron Slater at the High Court today. Audio
Colin Craig created his own misfortune, lawyer says
The lawyer for the man suing Colin Craig for defamation has told a court that the former Conservative Party leader has been the author of his own misfortune. Audio
