Tory cuts threaten defence says Hoon
Press Review 15 April 2005
Labour has alleged that multi-billion pound defence procurement projects, such as the two new aircraft carriers, would be "put in jeopardy" by the Conservatives' proposed efficiency savings.
Conservative candidate in new photo row
Press Review 15 April 2005
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Howard criticised over state school comments
Press Review 15 April 2005
Michael Howard has been criticised for declaring he had chosen Eton for his son because he did not have "confidence" in any state school in London.
Top Tories fight decapitation strategy
Press Review 15 April 2005
Senior Tory frontbenchers with slim majorities are being forced to spend days campaigning in their own constituencies to fend off the Lib Dems "decapitation strategy."
Parties spar over asylum claims
Press Review 15 April 2005
Labour and the Conservatives spent Thursday trading accusations over asylum following the conviction of Kamel Bourgass, an illegal immigrant and al Qaeda terrorist, for plotting a poison attack on Britain.
Tories stress school discipline
News Article 14 April 2005
Michael Howard has pledged a crackdown on unruly pupils and vowed to go back to basics in education.
Welsh debate focuses on health plans
News Article 14 April 2005
Labour's management of the Welsh NHS has led to chaos in the service, the Conservatives have said.
Poll lead for Blair
News Article 14 April 2005
Latest poll figures suggest Labour has increased its lead over the Tories during the opening stages of the election campaign.
Tory immigration strategy fails to gain support
Press Review 14 April 2005
Michael Howard's immigration strategy is resulting in more reluctant Labour voters backing their party than recruiting new Tory voters, according to an ICM poll in the Guardian.
Opponents slam Labour's 'more of the same' manifesto
News Article 13 April 2005
The two main opposition parties have attacked Labour's manifesto as a recipe for "tax rises and more disappointment."
Letwin: Tax rises inevitable under Blair
News Article 13 April 2005
Tory shadow chancellor Oliver Letwin has insisted Labour would have to raise taxes if it won a third term.
Labour criticised as Scots class sizes rise
News Article 13 April 2005
Scottish Labour is under fire following confirmation that class sizes are on the rise north of the border.
Border guards won't be universal, admit Tories
Press Review 13 April 2005
The Conservatives have admitted that only a small fraction of British ports would be included in their widely touted plans to conduct round-the-clock surveillance for illegal immigrants.
Parties continue to spar over tax
Press Review 13 April 2005
The Conservatives conceded yesterday that their £4bn of tax cuts would not come into effect until next year.
Parties challenged on 'flat tax' move
News Article 13 April 2005
Britain's main political parties have been urged to back a radical plan to introduce a single tax rate of 22 per cent on all income.
