Tory strategist warns of 'difficult period'
Press Review 21 April 2005
The Conservatives' chief election strategist has written to the party's candidates telling them to remain focused in the face of media hostility and opinion polls results.
Parties warned against gender stereotypes
News Article 21 April 2005
Politicians of all parties are at risk of stereotyping women during the current election campaign, the Fawcett Society has said.
Conservatives to scrap council tax revaluation
News Article 20 April 2005
The Conservatives have launched their campaign for the May 5 local elections with a pledge to scrap council tax revaluation.
Tory candidate faces race accusation
Press Review 20 April 2005
The Tory candidate in one of Labour's most marginal seats has been accused of spitting in the face of a black security guard who was attempting to eject him from a shopping mall for distributing election leaflets without permission.
UN attacks Tory asylum plans
Press Review 20 April 2005
The UN's body for refugees, the UNHCR, said Conservative plans to curb immigration and withdraw from the Geneva Convention on refugees would increase the number of asylum seekers.
Labour leads in new daily poll
Press Review 20 April 2005
The first of the daily Times/ITV News tracker polls gives Labour a six-point lead.
Howard vows to scrap council tax review
Press Review 20 April 2005
Michael Howard will today promise that a Conservative government would not proceed with Labour's plans to revalue council tax.
Cash boost for Conservatives
News Article 19 April 2005
The first of a series of weekly reports on party funding has revealed the Conservatives have raked in more cash than Labour.
Tory leader accused over race riot claims
News Article 19 April 2005
Michael Howard has been criticised after linking the possibility of race riots to public confidence in the immigration system.
Polls confirm Labour lead
Press Review 19 April 2005
Three new opinion polls have given Labour a substantial lead over the Tories.
Tories go on pensions offensive
Press Review 19 April 2005
The Conservatives have attempted to put the future of the state retirement pension at the centre of the election campaign.
Howard under pressure to rethink strategy
Press Review 19 April 2005
Michael Howard is coming under growing pressure from within his own ranks to adjust his party's election tactics.
Polls confirm Labour lead
News Article 19 April 2005
Three new opinion polls have all given Labour a substantial lead over the Conservatives.
Tory plan for employment bonds under fire
Press Review 19 April 2005
The Conservative Party's plans to charge employers for work permit "bonds" have been attacked after it emerged that the proposal would lead to upfront recruitment costs estimated at £1.2bn a year.
Parties detail plans to boost healthcare
News Article 18 April 2005
Labour and the Conservatives have unveiled new commitments to improve NHS services.
