Tory immigration strategy fails to gain support
Press Review 14 April 2005
Michael Howard's immigration strategy is resulting in more reluctant Labour voters backing their party than recruiting new Tory voters, according to an ICM poll in the Guardian.
Opponents slam Labour's 'more of the same' manifesto
News Article 13 April 2005
The two main opposition parties have attacked Labour's manifesto as a recipe for "tax rises and more disappointment."
Letwin: Tax rises inevitable under Blair
News Article 13 April 2005
Tory shadow chancellor Oliver Letwin has insisted Labour would have to raise taxes if it won a third term.
Border guards won't be universal, admit Tories
Press Review 13 April 2005
The Conservatives have admitted that only a small fraction of British ports would be included in their widely touted plans to conduct round-the-clock surveillance for illegal immigrants.
Parties continue to spar over tax
Press Review 13 April 2005
The Conservatives conceded yesterday that their £4bn of tax cuts would not come into effect until next year.
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.
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.
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.
Howard maintains hard line on immigration
Press Review 11 April 2005
Michael Howard once again talked up immigration as the Tories' key issue at a rally yesterday, despite a former Conservative Home Office minister branding the party's plans as "alarmist and deceitful".
Labour slams uncosted Tory spending plans
Press Review 11 April 2005
On the day the Conservatives unveil their full election manifesto, Labour will launch a strategic attack on the Tory's tax and spending plans.
CBI warns of dissatisfaction over UK transport
News Article 11 April 2005
Some 94 per cent of British businesses want to see political parties putting transport at the top of their list of priorities, according to a new survey.
Tory chief promises to 'battle for Britain'
News Article 11 April 2005
Michael Howard has pledged to pursue the agenda of the British people as he sets out his party's manifesto for the general election.
