Howard claims Conservatives have not connected
News Article 15 May 2005
Michael Howard has warned the Conservatives it will take "more than one more heave" to get back into power.
Tory internal debate commences
Press Review 11 May 2005
Interviewed in the Telegraph, Michael Howard reveals that tomorrow he will launch an "open and honest debate" about the future of his party after its third successive 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.
Yeo and Soames quit shadow Cabinet
News Article 9 May 2005
The shadow Cabinet appears to be disintegrating with Tim Yeo and Nicholas Soames quitting and reports that Michael Ancram is following suit.
Howard quits as Tory leader
News Article 6 May 2005
Michael Howard has announced that he is to stand down as Conservative leader following his party's defeat.
Howard boosts Tory numbers
News Article 6 May 2005
While falling short of the support needed to form the next government, Michael Howard has put the Conservatives on the road to recovery.
Tory bloodletting begins
Press Review 4 May 2005
Briefings on who to blame for the Conservatives' expected defeat have already begun.
Howard dismisses defeat predictions
News Article 3 May 2005
Michael Howard has dismissed the latest batch of opinion polls as he gears up for Thursday's election challenge.
Tories to change leadership election rules
Press Review 3 May 2005
The Conservative Party is poised to overhaul the way its selects its leader in the wake of a likely defeat on Friday.
Howard 'to stay on if defeated'
News Article 1 May 2005
Michael Howard is planning to stay on as Tory leader for up to two years even if his party experiences a crushing defeat on Thursday.
Howard offers vision of a 'liberated Britain'
News Article 24 March 2005
Michael Howard has set out his vision of Britain in a wide ranging pre-election speech.
Howard slams Blair's 'synthetic anger'
Press Review 7 March 2005
Michael Howard has branded Tony Blair an arrogant leader who uses "synthetic anger".
Howard pledges to keep promises
News Article 4 March 2005
Michael Howard has outlined his plans on how trust can be restored to British politics.
