Tory bloodletting begins
Press Review 4 May 2005
Briefings on who to blame for the Conservatives' expected defeat have already begun.
Howard dismisses defeat predictions
News Article 3 May 2005
Michael Howard has dismissed the latest batch of opinion polls as he gears up for Thursday's election challenge.
Tories to change leadership election rules
Press Review 3 May 2005
The Conservative Party is poised to overhaul the way its selects its leader in the wake of a likely defeat on Friday.
Howard rallies Tory troops
Press Review 3 May 2005
Michael Howard attempted to rouse party supporters at a 1,000-strong rally yesterday.
Parties launch 48-hour election blitz
News Article 3 May 2005
Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy have been continuing their whistlestop tour of key marginals ahead of Thursday's general election.
Howard 'confident' despite Labour poll lead
News Article 2 May 2005
As the election campaign enters the home straight Michael Howard has said he is "very confident" about his poll prospects.
Women workers 'have most at stake in election'
News Article 2 May 2005
The TUC has published its pre-election review of the main party manifestos, concluding that women workers have the most to gain or lose on May 5.
Leaders mount final poll push
News Article 2 May 2005
Campaigning is set to reach fever pitch this week as all three main parties stake their final claim for votes.
Voters 'face real choice on immigration'
News Article 2 May 2005
Campaign group Migrationwatch has given its backing to Conservative immigration policy but has called for more specific policy commitments.
Howard puts team on poll footing
News Article 1 May 2005
As the election nears Michael Howard has put his top team on alert, with a pledge to hit the ground running in government.
Senior Tory facing by-election battle
News Article 1 May 2005
A senior Conservative is being forced to fight a summer by-election after the election in his constituency was postponed following the death of a rival candidate
Howard 'to stay on if defeated'
News Article 1 May 2005
Michael Howard is planning to stay on as Tory leader for up to two years even if his party experiences a crushing defeat on Thursday.
Brown would give MPs final say on war
News Article 30 April 2005
As the political parties gear up for a final poll push the chancellor has called on parliament to be given a formal role in sanctioning war.
Tory posters target 'lying' Blair
News Article 29 April 2005
The Conservative Party has launched its latest poster campaign urging voters to "tell Mr Blair what you think" on polling day.
Blair and Howard move from Iraq to Wales
News Article 29 April 2005
Friday saw Tony Blair and Michael Howard both engaged in a last push to secure Welsh votes before the election on May 5.
