Howard admits Tory failings
Press Review 16 May 2005
Michael Howard yesterday admitted that the Tories had failed to connect with voters under his leadership and warned that they face a massive task if they are to avoid a fourth consecutive 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.
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 leadership rule changes receive members' backing
Press Review 12 May 2005
Plans to restrict the influence of Conservative Party membership over leadership decisions have received the backing of the most senior member of the voluntary party.
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.
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.
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.
Howard urged to stay on as Tory leader
News Article 7 May 2005
Senior Conservatives have urged Michael Howard not to step down immediately as party leader.
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.
