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.
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.
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.
Winning and losing?
Publication Article 15 April 2005
Budget 2005: Party responses
News Article 16 March 2005
Opposition leaders have dismissed Gordon Brown's ninth Budget as a wasted opportunity.
Howards lose car but gain coverage
Press Review 15 March 2005
Sandra Howard came to terms with the loss her Fiat Panda yesterday, having driven it for 15 years and clocked up 70,000 miles.
Taking up the loincloth
Publication Article 4 March 2005
Tory chief ditches campaign bus for helicopter
News Article 2 March 2005
Michael Howard intends to abandon the traditional "battle bus" in favour of a helicopter during the forthcoming election campaign.
Tory leader claims vindication in prison chief row
Press Review 2 March 2005
Michael Howard claims that papers released under the Freedom of Information Act have cleared him of allegations that, while home secretary, he over-ruled former prison service chief Derek Lewis to order the suspension of a prison governor after a jail escape.
BNP targets Tories
Press Review 21 February 2005
The British National Party will be entitled to a party political broadcast and a free mailshot to seven million voters as it puts forward a record number of candidates in the forthcoming general election, reports the Guardian.
Blair bids for Jewish backing
News Article 18 February 2005
The prime minister has made a pitch for the Jewish vote by promising not to attack Michael Howard's background.
Howard seeks Home Office openness
News Article 11 February 2005
Michael Howard has urged the Home Office to release key documents relating to his time in charge of the department.
Howard expresses faith in power of government
News Article 3 February 2005
Michael Howard has said he has faith in the power of government to "make a difference for the better".
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Year in review: September
News Article 31 December 2004
The party conference season was marked by statements from the Prime Minister which renewed interest in the Blair-Brown relationship this September.
