Prison staff jailed for inmate relationships
Two female prison workers have been sentenced to eight months for inappropriate relationships with prisoners, including sexual acts and erotic letters, undermining public trust.
Category : Search result: Tory councillor jailed
Cartoon Satirises Tory Defections to Reform UK
Martin Rowson's latest cartoon skewers the Conservative Party's turmoil as MPs defect to Reform UK. Explore the symbolism and political fallout in this analysis.
Former councillor jailed for stalking Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt sentenced to 20 weeks in prison for stalking the former Cabinet minister. The court heard his actions left Penny Mordaunt in fear of sexual violence. Read the full details.
Former Tory councillor jailed for stalking MP
Edward Brandt, 61, sentenced to 20 weeks for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt. The ex-cabinet minister spoke of living in 'constant fear'. Read the full court details.
21 Tory MPs who have defected to Reform UK revealed
Robert Jenrick's dramatic defection to Reform UK follows a string of Conservative MPs crossing the floor. Discover the full list of 21 defectors and what it means for British politics.
Tories risk irrelevance if they keep losing London
Political commentator John Oxley warns the Conservative Party faces an existential crisis if it fails to win back London's voters in the 2026 local elections. Read the analysis.
Teen jailed for plotting Oasis concert terror attack
An 18-year-old from Cwmbran planned a Southport-inspired attack on a Cardiff Oasis concert. He has been sentenced to 14 months after admitting terror offences. Read the full story.
South Korea's ex-president jailed for five years
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice related to his failed martial law declaration. Read the full details of the landmark court ruling.
Jenrick defects to Reform UK, brands Tories 'rotten'
Former shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has crossed the floor to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, delivering a stinging attack on the 'failed' Conservative Party. Analysis of the defection's impact.
TikToker jailed for downloading bomb-making video
Adam Mahmood, 20, sentenced to four years in youth detention for possessing a terrorist bomb-making guide linked to the Manchester Arena attack. Police found an arsenal of weapons in his bedroom.
Badenoch sacks Jenrick in Tory defection row
Kemi Badenoch has dramatically expelled Robert Jenrick from the Conservative Party. We analyse the fallout for the Tories and the battle for the right-wing vote. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
Jenrick sacked from Tory shadow cabinet for plotting to defect
Kemi Badenoch sacks Robert Jenrick after evidence he was secretly planning to defect. Senior Tories brand him a 'dishonest snake'. Read the full story.
Farage's 'Never Trust a Tory' Stance Tested by Zahawi
Readers react as former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK, challenging Nigel Farage's past rhetoric. Plus, debate on bus reliability and London's safety. Share your views.
Ex-London's Burning Actor Jailed for Teen Sex Assaults
Actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a Hertfordshire party. The former Grange Hill star was found guilty on multiple counts.
John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting two girls
Former actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two drunk teenagers in Hertfordshire. Read the full court details.
Ex-London's Burning star jailed for sex assaults on teens
Former London's Burning actor John Alford has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexually assaulting two girls, aged 14 and 15, at a party in 2022. Read the full court details.
Ex-TV actor John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting girls
Former London's Burning star John Alford, 54, sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two underage girls at a Hertfordshire party. Read the full court details.
West London councillor pays £4.7k council tax bill
Hammersmith and Fulham Labour councillor Ashok Patel cleared a £4,703.66 council tax debt after a dispute over his basement's classification. Read the full story.
20 Former Conservative MPs Defect to Reform UK
A comprehensive look at the 20 former Conservative MPs who have switched allegiance to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party since 2024, reshaping the British political landscape.
Veteran jailed for petrol bomb attack on police station
A British Army veteran with PTSD has been sentenced to three and a half years for throwing Molotov cocktails at a Scottish police station. Read the full details of the case.
Zahawi Joins Reform, Testing Alliance with Farage
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK bolsters Nigel Farage's ranks but raises questions over past clashes and the party's identity. Can the former Tory chancellor and the insurgent leader work together?
Asylum Seeker Jailed for 7 Years for Rape
Mehmet Ogur, 27, sentenced for rape in Tamworth park. Victim, 18, tells court he 'completely destroyed me'. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Zahawi defects to Reform UK in major blow to Conservatives
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant defection. We analyse the political opportunism and what it means for the Tories.
Ex-Tory Chancellor Zahawi defects to Reform UK
Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi joins Reform UK, calling his old party a 'defunct brand' and endorsing Nigel Farage for PM. Read the full story on this major political shift.
Dad jailed 35 years for throwing baby at TV
A father from Ceredigion has been sentenced to 35 years for attempted murder after throwing his infant daughter at a television, leaving her with catastrophic brain damage. Read the full court report.
Fan jailed for throwing seat, injuring own player
A football supporter has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison for throwing a plastic seat that struck and injured a player from his own team. Read the full court report and the impact on the victim.
Man jailed for 12 years over violent train bottle attack
Thomas Craig, 48, has been sentenced to 15 years for a brutal, unprovoked assault on two strangers aboard a Glasgow to Perth train. Read the full details of the shocking attack.
TikToker jailed for 9 years over fatal crash videos
Leigh Sutherland, 31, sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting grandmother Margaret Allan, 77, and posting abusive content online. Read the full court report.
TikToker jailed for killing grandmother in car crash
Leigh Sutherland sentenced to nine years for causing death by dangerous driving after ignoring brake warnings. Read the full court details and police statement.
Merton Lib Dem Councillor Resigns Ahead of Local Elections
Jenifer Gould resigns from Merton Council, citing a family move abroad. The departure alters the political balance in Cannon Hill ward ahead of the May 2026 elections.
Page 1 of 4