It seems that the Conservatives conception of innovation is still what the rest of us would call a daft right-wing idea. Tory Boy would be proud. The rumour of recession almost did Brown in; but now that the global financial earthquake has actually happened, Labour are left looking like they're coping with economic events. Meanwhile the Conservatives, funded by the very hedge funds that have

Suddenly, like a bolt of lightning from the sky, one Tory gets the message. Letters from a Tory heard William Hague on Andrew Marr demonstrating the Conservatives commitment to 'the project'. Anyone who has studied British politics over the last 40 years, even at GCSE standard, would know that in office the Conservatives have been more enthusistic in support of the European integration t...

Two blog gems in the past two days. The first from Kerron Cross on how the Conservatives plans on tax cuts do nothing for the 96% of families in this country, whilst at Sadie's Tavern, there is the inconsistency on what the Conservatives believe MP's offices should be used for. Basically if you are a Tory, then there are misunderstandings, if you are Labour then you so much as cough, the...

The news that the Ulster Unionists and the Conservatives have come to an agreement to stand under a joint ticket in future elections must surely be welcomed by everyone. I blogged about the initiative HERE in July... Slowly but surely Northern Ireland politics is emerging from their sectarian past. The Tory/UUP deal may even encourage a few Tory minded Catholics to transfer their allegiances. It m...

A new Tory manifesto is being written as the party prepares for the next general election, David Cameron revealed, as the Conservatives regained a double-digit lead in the polls

The economic slowdown means the Conservatives may not be able to afford plans to match Labour's spending plans a Tory frontbencher has said.

David Cameron is to ban Tory frontbenchers from topping up their parliamentary salaries with lucrative outside work, as the party gears itself for a general election fight in which Labour will depict the Conservatives as the party of millionaires. A Tory source said yesterday that an announcement from the party's leader was expected "in due course". Senior Conservatives said he wanted to ensu...

The Scottish Conservatives could wind themselves up if Murdo Fraser MSP is successful in becoming leader of the party north of the border. Fraser realises that the Tory brand is toxic in Scotland and wants a clean break.  He has made it clear that if he is elected leader of the Scottish Conservatives he will

The Conservatives will fight next year's European Parliament elections by campaigning for a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.

The Conservatives are not being "arrogant" by making detailed plans for Government a senior front bencher has insisted.