Police and church slam Tory tactics
News Article 1 April 2005
Tory election campaign tactics have been attacked by police chiefs and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Tories under fire over education 'u-turn'
Press Review 1 April 2005
The Conservatives have been accused of inconsistency after a u-turn on plans to prosecute pupils who assault their teachers.
Tories take tough line on teacher assaults
News Article 31 March 2005
The Tories have promised to give teachers the same protection from assault as police officers.
Redwood outlines EU renegotiation plans
News Article 31 March 2005
John Redwood has committed a future Conservative administration to a major renegotiation of Britain's place in the European Union.
Don't call us Tories, say Conservatives
Press Review 31 March 2005
The Conservatives have appealed to broadcasters to stop describing its members as "Tories" in the run-up to the election.
Tories seek to limit FSA powers
Press Review 31 March 2005
Shadow Treasury minister Richard Spring will today set out plans to rein in the Financial Services Authority.
Howard hits out at Labour's army cuts
Press Review 31 March 2005
The government's announcement of cuts in manpower across all three armed services amounted to a "stab in the back", Michael Howard said yesterday.
Flight's survival chances fade
Press Review 31 March 2005
Conservative headquarters is proceeding with plans to replace Howard Flight as the party's candidate in Arundel and South Downs.
Redwood cautious on Tory EU plans
Press Review 31 March 2005
John Redwood has refused to rule out the possibility that a Conservative government could take Britain out of the European Union.
Howard aims to put the fear into yobs
News Article 31 March 2005
Michael Howard has said he wants to use fear to combat Britain's yob culture.
Howard sets out Tory defence plans
News Article 30 March 2005
Michael Howard has pledged to scrap Labour's plans to reform Britain's armed forces.
Flight battles expulsion move
Press Review 30 March 2005
The Conservative election campaign was left struggling to get back on track yesterday after the row between central office and sacked MP Howard Flight.
Tories want border police to curb immigration
Press Review 30 March 2005
Michael Howard has promised that a Conservative government would create a border control force to control immigration, fight crime and protect Britain.
Tory HQ can't decide my future, insists Flight
News Article 30 March 2005
The standoff between Howard Flight and Michael Howard is continuing after the former Tory MP insisted his future lay in the hands of his constituency association.
'Dirty tricks' row grows as campaign gets nasty
News Article 29 March 2005
The increasingly bitter election campaign is continuing its downward spiral amid a row over the use of 'dirty tricks'.