Over half of Tory members say Osborne should cut faster and deeper
By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter Conservative activists have failed to rally behind the deficit reduction strategy of George Osborne,… Read more »
Osborne tells the Sun he plans to take tough measures against unruly unions
By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter In a second pre-conference interview in this morning's papers (the first is covered here),… Read more »
Osborne cuts red tape for employers but Andrew Tyrie questions overall growth strategy
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. As you'll see from this morning's newslinks it's Tory Time in every newspaper. Cameron… Read more »
Rolling record of Tory Conference policy announcements
Our rolling blog of policy announcements continues with Party Conference now only a day away. Saturday 1st October David Cameron… Read more »
Grayling builds alliance to stop economically inactive EU residents flocking to Britain to claim benefits
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. Just 48 hours before the Tories gather in Manchester for their annual conference the… Read more »
How can Conservatives win the next election? How can Osborne turbo charge growth?
Should the Coalition continue after the election? Is Ed more Red or more Odd? Click here to have your say… Read more »
David Willetts gives permission for universities to accept lower income students with poorer grades
By Joseph Willits Follow Joseph on Twitter Speaking on this morning's Today Programme, David Willetts conceded that "provided it is fair" the government… Read more »
What is Cameron’s offer to the poor? What is Cameron’s offer beyond deficit reduction?
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. The latest edition of the New Statesman may boast an image of Margaret Thatcher… Read more »
Toby Young has bet £15,000 that Boris Johnson will be Tory leader by 2018
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. Eight years ago Toby Young agreed to a £15,000 bet with Nigella Lawson (yep,… Read more »
What are the stepping stones to a Conservative majority?
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. The key ingredients of electoral success are well known. A reputation for economic competence…. Read more »
Tory Conference slogan: Leadership For A Better Future
Already flying high over Manchester.
Where is the wave of protest over the arts spending scaleback?
By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter Why have the arts elites leant left for the best part of a century? … Read more »
Tory message must focus on economy and jobs – not deficit – if they are to build majority
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. Someone once described Michael Ashcroft as "Lord Marginals". Ever since he started helping Tory… Read more »
Despite what you read in The Telegraph, plans for the Universal Credit are on time and on budget
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. The Telegraph continues to provide awkward reading for the government. After weeks of battering… Read more »
CCHQ’s conference note: Feel free to take an interest in fashion, but don’t mention…ah…er…well, it begins with “E”
By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter A Conservative MP I know was recently alerted by CCHQ to a website which… Read more »