Bourne slams Labour for cost of questions
News Article 18 May 2005
Welsh Conservatives have accused Labour of exaggerating the cost of answering a series of questions put to its ministers.
Howard calls for Tory debate
News Article 18 May 2005
Michael Howard said his party must "take stock" after a third consecutive election defeat.
Lord Ashcroft rejoins Tory board
Press Review 18 May 2005
Lord Ashcroft, the controversial Conservative donor, has rejoined the party's board following the third successive election defeat.
Davis urges Tories to oppose ID cards
Press Review 18 May 2005
David Davis wants the Conservatives to unite with Labour rebels to block plans to introduce national identity cards.
Maude tells Tories to 'look forward not back'
Press Review 17 May 2005
Francis Maude uses an interview in the FT to warn that the Conservatives are only a "tenth" of the way to winning power.
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.
Howard appeals for fair leadership battle
Press Review 13 May 2005
Michael Howard has called on the Conservatives to refrain from mud-slinging as the party looks for another new leader.
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.
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.
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.
Tory internal debate commences
Press Review 11 May 2005
Interviewed in the Telegraph, Michael Howard reveals that tomorrow he will launch an "open and honest debate" about the future of his party after its third successive defeat.
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.
Howard overhauls shadow Cabinet
News Article 10 May 2005
Tory leader Michael Howard has reshuffled his shadow Cabinet.
