UKIP, even further behind the Tories than they are behind Labour
The average Conservative majority in seats where UKIP finished second is 18,328 votes.
The average Conservative majority in seats where UKIP finished second is 18,328 votes.
Our Executive Editor also argues for a fully independent inquiry into the Clarke scandal.
The Conservatives for Britain Co-Chairman asks 24 questions about possible breaches of the Party Board’s decision to remain neutral.
To do so would be a breach of the Party’s agreed neutrality, an abuse of his access to Tory donors, and a grave disservice to ordinary members.
Our catch-all youth movement was created by necessity when members were few. We need more specialised organisations to build on our modern strengths.
Opposed by Clarke and Heseltine, supported by Lilley and Portillo and backed by John Major as Prime Minister, it was the former Tory leader’s “proudest achievement”.
Last Parliament, the Government seemed to be guided by academics and their books. This Parliament, less so.
From the major speeches in the hall to the thuggish protesters outside, here is our conference run-down.
A new analysis has ranked every one of the Party’s 13 leaders to have contested a General Election since 1906.
Thatcher’s biographer captures the extreme precariousness of her position even as she confounded the Left and scored some of her greatest triumphs.
Plus: maintaining a sense of decorum and how a conference pass crisis was averted.
Plus: the problems with talking about Boris, and the benefits of drinking Guinness.
There’s much to be glad about, but challenges remain.
This is the right decision for the Party.
ConservativeHome was among the first to raise the issue – now the Party Board is weighing up a crucial decision.