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Katy Balls

Katy Balls is political editor at The Spectator. She writes a fortnightly column for i on Westminster politics.

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Braverman vs Badenoch vs Cleverley: A battle that will divide the Tory right

As the Tories fall further in the polls and pessimism grows over their electoral chances, talk about Sunak’s successor is growing louder

'There are no pretty options' – Rwanda ruling leaves Tories facing electoral battering

Keir Starmer has a plan - but his Shadow Cabinet won’t back it

Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Home Secretary Suella Braverman with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he hosts a policing roundtable at 10 Downing Street on October 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by James Manning - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘Rishi Unleashed’ is disappointing voters and the Tories alike

Tory MPs fear Reform UK will cost them more seats after historic by-election defeats