And for that reason, I’m out.
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Behind this spat lie two very different ideas about what it means to be a Tory in the 21st Century.
Exit stage right for the quiet man.
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The general public isn’t paying nearly as much attention to this spat as political junkies think – and that’s what matters in the referendum.
Thinking about career options.
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The peculiarities of the Conservative leadership election system put the blonde one in a very strong position.
PA/Stefan Rousseau
Here’s what was probably going in that famous blonde head over the past few days.
EU want some?
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This referendum is not about Europe – it’s about what it means to be a British Conservative.
The public are increasingly keen to trespass on corporate land.
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The UK spent much of the late 20th century voting to sell off public services – but now support is growing for a renationalisation programme.
Absolutely definitely Labour? Ok thanks bye!
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New survey information puts paid to ‘shy Tories’ theory.
Get off my back!
Laurent Dubrule
The Prime Minister will allow ministers to vote as they please in the EU referendum. But did he really have any other option?
So if there are no further questions, I’ll do exactly what I like.
PA/Stefan Rousseau
This year’s surprise election result triggered a comprehensive meltdown. The Conservatives have been taking advantage ever since, with long-term consequences.
Iain Duncan Smith - architect of fit-to-work assessment.
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Researchers find the government’s work capability assessment programme is having a big impact. But not a positive one.
Right of centre.
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Until this week’s tax credits debacle, the Conservatives have performed exquisitely the role of the reasonable and pragmatic English party that swears by its faith in “whatever works”. So far, under the…
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We asked two academics to look at the accuracy of Theresa May’s claims.
Land of hope and Tory.
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Big laughs, attacks on Corbyn but what’s the plan on Europe?
And then a step to the riiiiight.
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The Conservative Party is the Harry Houdini of British politics – it puts itself into impossible situations, apparently for the sheer thrill of it
Leaving the club?
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We should be debating the options for Brexit to better understand what is at stake.
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The plan is to devolve powers from Whitehall, giving local authorities more freedom and flexibility in the way they collect and spend money in their areas - but will it work?
Having it large with a majority of 12.
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Tim Bale reports from the Conservative conference as the top contenders make their first subtle plays for the leadership.
A delegate at the Conservative conference prepares for battle.
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The PM has been on tour to try to renegotiate the UK’s place in Europe. Now he faces his party.
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It’s unfair to call Lord Adonis a political ‘Judas’. He’s a policy specialist who has always aimed for the centre ground.
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We know that older people are more likely to vote conservative: but is this because of their age, or their generation?