Conservative Party

Referendum is a gamble but risky bet is to stay in the Union
Friday 24 May 2013

Bill Brown's warning that independence presents the biggest financial risk of voters' lives is correct in recognising the seriousness of the choice being made (Letters, May 23).

It is past time for a new approach to the economy
Friday 24 May 2013

George Osborne has had the careworn look of the chastened gambler of late.

'Loongate' party inquiry ruled out
Tuesday 21 May 2013

The Conservative Party's ruling body has rejected calls for an investigation into allegations one of David Cameron's closest allies called activists "mad, swivelled-eyed loons".

It is time political leaders began to trust the people
Monday 20 May 2013

When, after Ukip's success in the English local elections, the Tory leadership decided it would be sensible to stop calling them loonies, I hadn't anticipated that they would go on to apply the same description to their own supporters.

Senior Cameron ally denies insulting the party faithful
Monday 20 May 2013

Tory MPs last night turned on David Cameron over allegations one of his closest political allies called party activists "mad, swivel-eyed loons".