Howard makes £1.7bn pledge on stamp duty
Press Review 22 April 2005
Michael Howard yesterday unveiled the final plank of the Conservative Party's tax plans, saying he wanted to ease the burden of stamp duty on house purchases.
Tories pledge tax cut for homebuyers
News Article 21 April 2005
The Conservatives have set out plans to slash stamp duty by doubling the threshold at which it will be paid.
Conservatives plan £1bn stamp duty cut
Press Review 21 April 2005
Michael Howard is to set out plans to slash stamp duty for homebuyers by £1bn - the final tax-cut in the Tory policy armoury.
Howard under pressure to rethink strategy
Press Review 19 April 2005
Michael Howard is coming under growing pressure from within his own ranks to adjust his party's election tactics.
Parties continue to spar over tax
Press Review 13 April 2005
The Conservatives conceded yesterday that their £4bn of tax cuts would not come into effect until next year.
Parties challenged on 'flat tax' move
News Article 13 April 2005
Britain's main political parties have been urged to back a radical plan to introduce a single tax rate of 22 per cent on all income.
Poll finds Labour lead
News Article 12 April 2005
The latest NOP poll has seen Labour double its lead over the Tories to six points in the past week.
'£15bn black hole' in Tory spending plans
News Article 11 April 2005
Labour has launched a fresh attack on Tory tax and spending plans.
Tory chief promises to 'battle for Britain'
News Article 11 April 2005
Michael Howard has pledged to pursue the agenda of the British people as he sets out his party's manifesto for the general election.
Parents wooed with Tory maternity offer
Press Review 29 March 2005
The Conservatives yesterday detailed plans for higher maternity payments.
Howard details childcare policy
News Article 28 March 2005
Michael Howard has detailed his party's plans to help around 250,000 families with the cost of childcare.
Conservatives to detail childcare boost
News Article 27 March 2005
The Conservatives are set to announce plans to help around 250,000 families with the cost of childcare.
Experts question wisdom of Brown's Budget
News Article 17 March 2005
Respected finance experts have questioned whether the chancellor has unveiled a vote winning Budget.
Tories to target Britain's poorest
News Article 14 March 2005
The Conservatives are attempting to throw off their image as a party of the middle classes by announcing a renewed focus on reducing poverty in the UK.
Letwin looks to help low paid workers
Press Review 14 March 2005
Interviewed in the Independent, Oliver Letwin signals that the £2.7bn of Tory tax cuts yet to be announced will be targeted at the poor.
