Lord Ashcroft rejoins Tory board
Press Review 18 May 2005
Lord Ashcroft, the controversial Conservative donor, has rejoined the party's board following the third successive election defeat.
Tories unveil youthful frontbench
Press Review 11 May 2005
In a sweeping post-election reshuffle, Michael Howard has given all his potential successors an opportunity to prove their effectiveness in senior posts.
Howard overhauls shadow Cabinet
News Article 10 May 2005
Tory leader Michael Howard has reshuffled his shadow Cabinet.
Letwin quits as Howard urged to delay retirement
Press Review 10 May 2005
Oliver Letwin is reported to have revealed last night that he is to stand down as Conservative shadow chancellor.
Flight replacement woos City for Howard
Press Review 8 April 2005
The Tory leader has put his chief fundraiser in charge of sacked MP Howard Flight's Conservative City Circle.
'Ground war' gets underway
Press Review 6 April 2005
The Times reports that both major parties are spending millions of pounds on high-tech techniques to connect with swing voters.
Tories draw up shortlist for Flight's successor
Press Review 5 April 2005
The Arundel and South Downs constituency of ousted MP Howard Flight has drawn up a four-strong shortlist from which to choose his successor.
Howard vs Flight row continues
Press Review 29 March 2005
Howard Flight is refusing to back down in the continuing row over the decision to oust him as a Conservative candidate in the general election.
Flight row leaves Tory leader under pressure
News Article 28 March 2005
Amid continuing controversy, the Conservative leader has stood by his decision to sack Howard Flight.
May says Conservatives are modernising
News Article 10 March 2005
A senior Conservative has said the party is making progress in selecting more women and ethnic minority candidates.
Tories embroiled in funding row
Press Review 14 February 2005
Senior Conservatives are feuding over a £2 million private fund set up by Lord Ashcroft, a former party treasurer, to help Tory candidates in marginal seats.
Tory war room at war
Press Review 1 February 2005
The Mirror reports that civil war is engulfing Conservative Campaign Headquarters in Victoria.
Crosby chronicled
Press Review 28 January 2005
Michael Howard's top election strategist, Lynton Crosby, is profiled in the Guardian.
Sexist tag harming party, admits May
Press Review 27 January 2005
Theresa May, the Conservative spokesman on the family, reportedly told young Tories earlier this week that allegations of sexism are damaging the party.
Another female Tory faces deselection
Press Review 26 January 2005
Another female Conservative candidate is facing the sack by her constituency association tonight.
