Tories refuse to withdraw legal threat to Times
Press Review 9 February 2005
The Conservatives have reiterated their determination to sue the Times for libel over an article which claimed that Lynton Crosby, the party's campaign director, said the Tories could not win the next general election.
Howard calls for 'common sense' sentences
Press Review 7 February 2005
Michael Howard will today call for common sense and honesty in sentencing through the introduction of US-style mandatory minimum sentences and an increase in the number of prisons.
Campbell returns to lead Labour's poll onslaught
News Article 6 February 2005
Labour has been accused of mounting a dirty tricks campaign against the Conservatives following news that Tony Blair has brought Alastair Campbell back to the frontline.
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".
Polls point to Labour election victory
News Article 30 January 2005
Weekend opinion polls have suggested that Labour continues to hold a significant lead over the Conservatives.
Howard warned election is 'lost'
Press Review 24 January 2005
Michael Howard's top election strategist has told him that the Conservatives will not win the next general election.
Conservative leader reaches out to Muslims
News Article 19 January 2005
Michael Howard has praised the contribution of Muslims to British national life.
Tories hope tax cuts will salvage election hopes
Press Review 17 January 2005
The Conservatives will today set out their plans on how to cut government waste by £35 billion.
Defection will not hit campaign, claims Howard
News Article 16 January 2005
Michael Howard has played down the significance of MP Robert Jackson's defection to the Labour Party.
Tory MP defects to Labour
News Article 15 January 2005
A former Conservative minister has defected to Labour, warning that a victory for Michael Howard at the next election would be "dangerous".
Howard admits he may lose election
Press Review 5 January 2005
Michael Howard admitted yesterday the Conservatives might not win the next general election.
Howard launches Tory manifesto
News Article 4 January 2005
Tory leader Michael Howard has launched his party's general election campaign by promising
