Archive: Conservative Party Conference

Damaging tribute? Hague singles Clegg out for praise

Hague offered gushing praise for his two bosses.

William Hague offered a ringing endorsement of Nick Clegg during his conference speech today, in a move which will be met by groans at Lib Dem HQ.

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Protestors march on Tory conference

A demonstrator lights a flare during the march in Manchester.

Thousands of people marched on the Conservative party conference today in Manchester today demanding an end to spending cuts.

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'Calm down, dear': Cameron apologises to women

No excuses: Cameron issues apology to those offended by his 'calm down dear' comment.

David Cameron has apologised to anyone offended by his use of the phrase 'calm down dear', in a further sign of concern at gender relations in No 10.

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Analysis: Blue Book heralds start of a struggle for the Tory soul

David and Samantha Cameron arrive at the Tory party conference this morning

The Tory right are looking for a comeback at this year's party conference in Manchester. The diehard Conservatives of the Blue Book might just give it to them.

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Comment: Tories can afford to be upbeat

Dr Matthew Ashton is a politics lecturer at Nottingham Trent University.

David Cameron can celebrate his good luck as he heads to Manchester.

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May risks coalition rift with new human rights attack

The home secretary has been a persistent critic of the Human Rights Act

Theresa May issued another demand for the Human Rights Act to be scrapped this morning, threatening a rift in the coalition.

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Plan for growth: Cameron brings back 'right to buy'

Bricks and mortar: Plans to encourage council house purchase could be popular with the public.

David Cameron tried to address criticism of his economic policy this morning by bringing back Margaret Thatcher's 'right to buy scheme'.

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