UK Conservative Party

Tory leadership frontrunner says he finds it hard not to try and be "perfect".
Rishi Sunak maintains lead among Tory MPs with Penny Mordaunt in second place.
Some attendees were even caught on camera cracking up over her blunder.
The former chief whip has been accused of deploying "dirty tricks" against Sunak's rivals.
Tory leadership frontrunner tells party he is the "best person" to beat Keir Starmer.
Prime minister says he is "proud of the leadership" he has given, as Keir Starmer brands him "totally deluded to the bitter end".
Trade minister tells party she is its "best shot" at winning the next general election.
Former Cabinet minister says Boris Johnson was very "equable" when he sacked him last week — despite negative briefing from No.10 sources.
Frontrunner - who resigned and helped trigger a leadership contest - says the outgoing prime minister has a "good heart".
Transport secretary says former chancellor has "competence and experience" to be prime minister.