PM and chancellor target Tory spending plans
News Article 12 April 2005
Labour and the Conservatives have continued a war of words over tax and spending plans.
Tories in row over doctored photo
News Article 12 April 2005
Michael Howard said he will not sack a Conservative candidate who used doctored photographs on his campaign literature.
Poll finds Labour lead
News Article 12 April 2005
The latest NOP poll has seen Labour double its lead over the Tories to six points in the past week.
Welsh Tories slam Labour on public services
News Article 12 April 2005
Public services across Wales have failed to improve under Labour, say the Welsh Conservatives.
Labour dismisses Tory spending plans
Press Review 12 April 2005
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown yesterday attacked the "fraudulent economic prospectus" being presented by the Conservatives.
Tories unveil brief but 'policy light' manifesto
Press Review 12 April 2005
Michael Howard promised to "battle for Britain," as he unveiled the first full manifesto of the general election campaign yesterday.
Tory manifesto: Fleet Street responds
Press Review 12 April 2005
Today's papers react to the Conservative Party's general election manifesto.
Phillips issues race warning
News Article 12 April 2005
Britain's race watchdog has appealed for a calm debate on immigration as the general election looms.
Parties warned over racial tension
Press Review 12 April 2005
Political parties have been warned not to inflame racial tensions in the general election by the chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality.
Howard: Hold me to account
News Article 12 April 2005
Michael Howard has been touring key constituencies urging voters to hold his party to account for its promises.
'£15bn black hole' in Tory spending plans
News Article 11 April 2005
Labour has launched a fresh attack on Tory tax and spending plans.
Scots trade blows over economic policy
News Article 11 April 2005
Scotland's political parties have traded blows over the economy as the election campaign proper gets underway.
Tories eye London breakthrough
News Article 11 April 2005
London voters are heading to the polls on May 5 for an election which could see several seats change hands.
Michael Howard: Manifesto launch speech
News Article 11 April 2005
The full text of Michael Howard's speech at the launch of the Conservative Party's election manifesto.
Conservative arts and culture pledge
Press Review 11 April 2005
The Conservative Party has pledged to set up a £150m fund to help museums and galleries buy new works, and has allocated £5m a year for preserving British heritage overseas.
