Tories are 2-0 down, admits Howard
Press Review 26 April 2005
Michael Howard conceded yesterday that the Conservatives are lagging behind.
Inquiry into BBC heckling claims
Press Review 25 April 2005
The BBC is to hold an internal inquiry into the circumstances which led a documentary film crew to encourage hecklers to disrupt one of Michael Howard's election campaign meetings.
Legality of Iraq war called into question
News Article 24 April 2005
The war in Iraq is moving up the election agenda following revelations which throw fresh doubt on the legality of the conflict.
Party leaders pledge action on global poverty
News Article 24 April 2005
Leaders of all the main parties have pledged to tackle global poverty.
Howard attacks Labour 'lies'
News Article 23 April 2005
Michael Howard has mounted a strong attack on Labour "lies".
Leaders mount weekend poll push
News Article 23 April 2005
Campaigning continues around the country this weekend as Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy gear up for a renewed poll push.
Tories focus on crime and drugs
News Article 22 April 2005
The Conservatives have aimed to keep the election heat on Labour's record on crime.
Conservative candidates in fresh race row accusations
Press Review 22 April 2005
Conservative candidates have been accused of "playing the race card" in marginal seats.
Parties spar over crime claims
Press Review 22 April 2005
Crime dominated the election agenda yesterday, with two sets of statistics offering different perspectives on the state of law and order in Britain.
Polls shows parties 'flatlining'
News Article 21 April 2005
Halfway through the campaign, the latest Guardian/ICM election poll shows that support for the three major parties has hardly changed since April 5.
Crosby calls for Conservative discipline
News Article 21 April 2005
Conservative campaign chief Lynton Crosby has called for discipline and unity as the election reaches a crucial stage.
Tories pledge tax cut for homebuyers
News Article 21 April 2005
The Conservatives have set out plans to slash stamp duty by doubling the threshold at which it will be paid.
Conservatives plan £1bn stamp duty cut
Press Review 21 April 2005
Michael Howard is to set out plans to slash stamp duty for homebuyers by £1bn - the final tax-cut in the Tory policy armoury.
Tories boosted by secret loans
Press Review 21 April 2005
The Electoral Commission is to investigate the principle of parties using secret multimillion-pound loans from rich benefactors to bankroll election campaigns.
Tories apply pressure over nuclear power
Press Review 21 April 2005
The Conservatives have declared they are in favour, in principle, of a new generation of nuclear power stations.
