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.
Foreign journalists give verdict on UK election
News Article 12 May 2005
In a unique initiative, the British Council arranged for foreign journalists to shadow parliamentary candidates during the last week of the election campaign.
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.
Secret Tory fund targeted marginals
Press Review 10 May 2005
Today's Guardian reports that many Conservative candidates benefited from a secret Tory fund worth over £2m in the run up to polling day.
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 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 Tories call for 'vision and purpose'
News Article 8 May 2005
Leading Conservatives have called for "vision and purpose" from whoever is elected as their new leader.
Monmouth MP hails Welsh Tory revival
News Article 6 May 2005
The Conservatives are making a comeback in
