South Warwickshire Conservatives

10/06/2026

Janine Lee is our Conservative Candidate for the upcoming Kinwarton by-election on July 9th. Many residents in Wilmcote already know Janine as Chair of the Parish Council, and also co-leader of the Bearley Wilmcote Action Group, who have been fighting the proposed housing in the local plan.

Janine is out and about knocking on doors until polls close on July 9th.

09/06/2026

Jeremy Wright MP recently spoke on the Hansard Society podcast about the release of the Mandelson documents and why Parliament must be able to hold the Government to account.

Well worth a listen.

🎧 Link in the comments.

In the past several weeks, on behalf of the Intelligence and Security Committee and in my capacity as its Deputy Chair, I have been pressing the Government on its handling of the Mandelson documents, arguing that redacting material beyond the terms of the Humble Address requires Parliament's consent, not a unilateral assumption of it.

The documents, once released, confirmed serious concerns: a rushed vetting process, mitigations agreed but never evidenced and an announcement made before the US had even granted agrément.

Last month I featured on the Hansard Society's Parliament Matters podcast, explaining the ISC's scrutiny role, why the Government needed Parliament's permission for broader redactions and what the documents reveal about decision-making in this Government.

You can listen to the full discussion here:
https://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliament-matters-podcast-e143

08/06/2026

“She said she felt the party under leader Kemi Badenoch was now her “natural home”.”

Full story in comments!

We’re delighted to welcome Cllr Charlotte Kelly, County Councillor for Leek Rural, back to the Conservative Party.

Charlotte has taken the decision to leave Reform UK after raising concerns about bullying and sexism within the group and a failure by its leadership to address those concerns.

Speaking about her decision, Charlotte said:

“Throughout this period, Conservative councillors have been welcoming, supportive and respectful. Having previously been a member of the Conservative Party, I already knew many of the people involved and the values they stand for. I am a traditional Conservative and under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership I feel the party is my natural home.”

Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Philip White, welcomed Charlotte’s return:

“Charlotte is a dedicated and hardworking councillor who has always put her residents first. We are delighted to welcome her back to the Conservative Party and look forward to working with her on behalf of communities across Staffordshire.”

Charlotte will continue to serve the residents of Leek Rural and work alongside Conservative colleagues to deliver for local communities across Staffordshire.

Please join us in welcoming Charlotte back to the Conservative team.

20/05/2026

Starmer won’t drill in the North Sea… he would rather take dirty Russian oil 🥀🛢️

The Conservatives are unwavering in our support for Ukraine 🇺🇦

14/05/2026

Warwickshire Conservatives have today backed ending the County Council’s unrealistic 2030 net zero target and climate emergency declaration.

We believe in protecting the environment, but also in focusing on practical priorities for residents: supporting farmers, tackling flooding, restoring nature and helping with the cost of living.

12/05/2026

"The only leader who has the integrity, the capability and the likeability is Kemi Badenoch."

Read why Johnson thinks Kemi needs to seize the moment here ⬇️

🖋️ "Britain needs a leader who has what it takes, not one whom people suspect might be on the take," writes Daniel Johnson.

"The only leader who has the integrity, the capability and the likeability is Kemi Badenoch."

Read why Johnson thinks Kemi needs to seize the moment here ⬇️
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/12/this-is-kemis-moment-if-shes-ready-for-it/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_fb_photo_if-shes-ready-for-it/

11/05/2026

Leave the ECHR and repeal the Human Rights Act to secure Britain’s borders.

Scrap green levies and ideological net zero targets to deliver cheaper energy.

Hire 10,000 more police and increase stop and search to make our streets safe.

Restore the two child benefit cap, and face-to-face PIP assessments to get Britain working.

Increase defence spending by £50 billion, using savings made to the welfare budget to defend our country.

Scrap the 3% interest added to Plan 2 student loans and get under 16s off social media to help young people.

That’s what the Conservatives under Kemi Badenoch's leadership would do.

11/05/2026

From nearby Worcestershire… 🔶

Councillor Sam Ammar says she is taking legal action following her suspension.

10/05/2026

Mr Campanale, an award-winning former BBC journalist, said: “I know Sir Ed Davey well, having been vice-chair of his own neighbouring constituency party.

“Despite Ed having criticised ‘growing intolerance within progressive, liberal parties the world over’, he has overseen disgraceful discrimination in his own party and on his own doorstep. His would-be party of lawmakers have been unmasked as arrogant law breakers.”

Lib Dems admit unlawful treatment of David Campanale after four-year legal battle expected to cost more than £250,000

10/05/2026