Ministers seeking cross-party consensus
Press Review 20 May 2005
Ministers want to establish a cross-party consensus on difficult issues.
Third term challenges become clear
Press Review 9 May 2005
Today's papers look ahead to the challenges facing ministers as they settle in to their new departments this week.
Cabinet unveils third-term manifesto
News Article 13 April 2005
Labour has unveiled its manifesto, promising a radical package of reforms and tax cuts for "hard-working families".
Manifesto set to outline Labour's 'meritocracy'
Press Review 13 April 2005
Tony Blair will today outline his vision of a British "meritocracy" when he puts forwards his ideas for a third term of Labour government.
Labour to pledge tax discount for volunteers
Press Review 11 April 2005
Volunteers will receive a discount on their council tax bills as part of a drive to build a culture of active citizenship and moral responsibility, the Labour manifesto will announce this week.
Labour prepares for manifesto launch
News Article 10 April 2005
Labour is set to publish its third term manifesto in the Midlands on Wednesday.
Labour to boost parent power
Press Review 8 April 2005
Labour's manifesto will include proposals to give parents more control over their children's education, reports the Times.
Government 'set to switch to citizen's pension'
News Article 20 February 2005
Ministers are reported to be ready to announce a pledge to provide state pensions based on residency, rather than national insurance contributions.
Milburn welcomes 'tidal wave' of choice
News Article 11 February 2005
Labour campaign chief Alan Milburn has said the government's drive towards choice in the public sector is a response to a "tidal wave" of demands from voters.
Labour targets 'do it all' woman
Press Review 28 January 2005
Gearing up for the general election, the Labour party is seeking to woo "Do it All woman", reports the Guardian.
Reid backs greater choice in public services
Press Review 28 January 2005
John Reid has claimed that the "politics of consumerism" is the next stage in the development of new Labour.
Labour vows to loosen regulation
Press Review 26 January 2005
Labour's third term would focus on dismantling the "state monopoly" in public services and giving people greater control over their lives, Alan Milburn promised yesterday.
Labour looks to first time buyers
Press Review 20 January 2005
Labour is to offer first time buyers cheap homes built on public land and lower mortgages to invest a stake in new houses.
Milburn looks to radical third term
News Article 15 January 2005
Alan Milburn has warned Labour traditionalists to expect more "controversial" policies if Tony Blair is re-elected.
Blair promises unremitting manifesto
Press Review 14 January 2005
The prime minister stamped his personal authority on the coming general election in a speech yesterday by stressing that it was only as "New Labour" that necessary reforms could be achieved.
