Howard calls for Tory debate
News Article 18 May 2005
Michael Howard said his party must "take stock" after a third consecutive election defeat.
Clarke 'too old' for Tory leadership
News Article 15 May 2005
The Tory leader has told Ken Clarke he thinks he is too old to take his job.
Hague rules out leadership return
News Article 11 May 2005
As senior Tories prepare for the party's leadership election, William Hague has ruled out a return to the top job.
Thatcher Foundation folds
Press Review 11 May 2005
The Guardian speculates that Gordon Brown's election campaign praise for Baroness Thatcher's economic legacy may have been the final triumph for the Iron Lady, as the UK arm of her international foundation was wound up two days before the poll.
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.
Rifkind returns to frontline politics
News Article 10 May 2005
Sir Malcolm Rifkind has returned to frontline politics, taking on the critical post of shadow work and pensions secretary.
Saatchi sacked in overhaul of party chairmanship
News Article 10 May 2005
Moderniser Francis Maude has replaced Maurice Saatchi and Liam Fox as sole Conservative Party chairman.
Bercow slams 'repellent Tory campaign'
News Article 10 May 2005
Leading moderniser John Bercow has slammed Michael Howard's "repellent" focus on immigration in the Conservative election campaign.
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.
Howard regrets switch from immigration
Press Review 9 May 2005
Michael Howard believes his decision to back away from a big push on immigration in the final days of the election campaign may have cost the Conservatives at least 10 extra seats in parliament.
Senior Tory facing by-election battle
News Article 1 May 2005
A senior Conservative is being forced to fight a summer by-election after the election in his constituency was postponed following the death of a rival candidate
Hostile audience grills party leaders
News Article 29 April 2005
In a live television broadcast the three main party leaders were attacked by an often hostile audience on Thursday night.
Thatcher leaves country for election
Press Review 29 April 2005
Baroness Thatcher will be away from the country at the time of the general eleciton for the first time in 70 years.
Howard: Advice justifies attacks on Blair
News Article 28 April 2005
Michael Howard has defended his decision to call Tony Blair a "liar" following the latest revelations on Iraq.
Major becomes Knight of the Garter
News Article 23 April 2005
Former prime minister John Major has become Sir John after becoming a knight of the garter.
