IHT critic Robert Jenrick dismissed from Tories after plotting to defect to reform

Newark MP Robert Jenrick has been sent his marching orders by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch after evidence came to light that he was about to defect to Nigel Farage and Reform

15 January 2026 鈥� 4 min read

A former leadership candidate for the Conservatives has been sacked by the party after revelations came to light that he was about to defect to Reform UK. Newark MP Robert Jenrick was suspended from...

EXCLUSIVE - Jamie Wyllie: "It is vital that we support home-grown production to bolster our food security"

It has been a challenging start to the year for pig farmers, and producers have called on retailers and Scottish Government to support Scotland's pork sector instead of choosing imports from abroad

Jamie Wyllie

14 January 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Politics

草榴社区 across the EU continue to protest against EU-Mercosur trade deal

European farmers have led widespread protests after the Mercosur agreement was given the green light on Friday (January 9)

Mia Willemsen

14 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

Farmer depot blockades blamed by retailers for no food on the shelves

Food producers said protests at supermarket depots have sent a powerful message to retailers, the Government and consumers how unfair the food system currently is and why it needs to change. But others have argued farmers 'lose the battle' once they block consumers from accessing food

Chris Brayford

14 January 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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