Former Conservative leader William Hague says he will not stand for the leadership again, having given up his ambition to…
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Tories plan migrant health checks
Non-European Union citizens wanting to work in the UK will have to undergo tests for Tuberculosis and HIV, under plans…
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Labour attacked on Howard poster
Labour has been accused of using anti-Semitic images in posters which critics claim depict Tory leader Michael Howard as Fagin.…
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Tory expert denies defeatism
The Conservatives’ campaign director has denied a report claiming he warned Michael Howard the party could not win the next…
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UKIP candidate suspended
Eurosceptic party UKIP have suspended a candidate for allegedly suggesting the criminally insane should be killed. John Houston, 54, was…
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Kelly trails new discipline power
Teachers could get more powers to remove unruly pupils from classes under a “zero tolerance” drive, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly…
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Sayeed to stand down as Tory MP
Tory MP Jonathan Sayeed is to stand down on the grounds of ill health. The decision comes after Mr Sayeed…
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Malik rejects all-black MP lists
A call for ethnic minority shortlists to boost the number of black and Asian MPs has been rejected by one…
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Election deal faltered over Heath role
The Tories failed to hold onto power in 1974 after Liberals demanded Sir Edward Heath quit in return for co-operation.…
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Labour battle plan ‘hides Blair’
The Tories have accused Tony Blair of being “terrified” of scrutiny after Labour unveiled details of how it will fight…
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