Archive of articles from 2004

Yeo vows to end "war on motorist"

Tim Yeo, Shadow Secretary for Transport and Environment, has vowed to end Labour's "war on the motorist" by building more roads and cutting congestion.

Patients would come first, says Lansley

Tories do understand health says Lansley

Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today promised to make the NHS respond directly to the needs of patients by increasing their control over when and where they are treated.

Howard promises to rebuild trust

Conservative leader Michael Howard has pledged to rebuild the public's faith in politicians by setting out a clear timetable that a Conservative government would follow and by keeping his promises.

UKIP lose major financial backer

The UK Independence Party's (UKIP) major financial backer has confirmed that he will not be funding the party at the next general election.

I've moved on from UK politics, says Mandelson

Peter Mandelson, former Cabinet Minister and close confidant of Tony Blair's, has told the European Parliament that he has "moved on" from any active involvement in UK politics.

Chisholm demoted in Scottish Executive shake-up

A shake-up of the ministerial positions in the Scottish Executive has seen Malcolm Chisholm demoted from Health Minister to Communities Minister.

Collins promises 600,000 extra school places

The Conservatives would fund 600,000 extra school places to allow the best schools to expand and new ones to start up, Shadow Education Secretary Tim Collins said today.

Magistrates gain access to credit files

The Department of Constitutional Affairs has announced that magistrate courts will be able to access credit files to enable them to track down offenders who have defaulted on court penalties.

May backs reform of "unjust" family laws

The Conservatives would abolish the Government's children and family advisory service and establish the "presumption" that parents have an equal role in bringing up their children, Theresa May said today.