Tory leader David Cameron has said he intends to present an “exciting and inspiring” alternative to Labour, amid speculation about a 2008 election. Mr Cameron said, after ten years in government, he doubted Labour’s new leader, Chancellor Gordon Brown, could provide “the change Britain needs”.
He said the Tories had moved to the centre ground and […]
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Harriet Harman is the new deputy leader of the Labour Party, after a seven-week contest to replace John Prescott. The 56-year-old justice minister pipped favourite Alan Johnson and four other MPs to win the ballot of party and union members, Labour MPs and MEPs.
She got 50.4% of votes to Mr Johnson’s 49.6% after all the […]
81% of you would be more likely to vote if you could vote at you nearest embassy or consulate
Published by June 22nd, 2007 in Elections. 1 CommentPrime Minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown offered former Lib Dem leader Lord Ashdown the Cabinet post of Northern Ireland secretary, the BBC has learned. Lord Ashdown said the offer was made on Wednesday - after Lib Dem Leader Sir Menzies Campbell said no member of his party would join Mr Brown’s government.
The peer said he could not […]
The Tories are pledging to hand day-to-day control of the NHS to an independent board, as part of reforms aimed at making it more autonomous.
They say the board should allocate billions of pounds to primary care trusts across England, and oversee the commissioning of services.
Ministers would appoint board members, set objectives and hold it […]
Cameron setting out battle lines
Published by June 18th, 2007 in David Cameron and Conservative Conference. 0 CommentsGordon Brown’s move to 10 Downing Street will give voters at the next election a clear choice, the Tory leader David Cameron is to say. In a speech to Conservative members, Mr Cameron will accuse the chancellor of having a “he knows best” approach.
He is expected to contrast that with what he says is the […]
English cities should have elected mayors with power over transport, fire services, welfare and direct oversight of the police, a Tory taskforce says. Headed by former environment secretary Lord Heseltine, the Cities Taskforce sets out plans to transform cities and could shape party policy.
He said having mayors, accountable to councillors and voters, would ensure clear […]
Baroness Thatcher has issued a rallying call to British troops in war zones in a message to mark the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands. She said that in “the struggle against evil… we can all today draw hope and strength” from the Falklands victory.
“Fortune does, in the end, favour the brave… and […]
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David Cameron Answers Independent Readers Questions
Published by June 11th, 2007 in David Cameron. 0 CommentsIn your first speech as party leader you called for “a massive road-building programme”. How is that compatible with your claim to be green?
I don’t think that having congested roads with cars stuck in traffic jams is good for the environment and I therefore don’t believe that building new roads where they are needed […]
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