Conservatives

Demonstrators crowd around the euro logo in front of the European Central Bank
Labour must align with the British people on Europe before it’s too late
By David Owen - 06 June 14:00

The party must take a position on a referendum now.

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David Cameron outside 10 Downing Street.
Cameron’s entourage is preparing for the euro mayhem to come
By Rafael Behr - 06 June 13:03

A tacit negotiation is under way between Osborne and the Tory right.

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David Cameron attends a Diamond Jubilee Reception
Cameron’s treatment of Warsi shows his blind spot
By Rafael Behr - 05 June 16:24

The PM is in danger of confirming the suspicion that the Tories are a rich men's club.

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Chairman of the Conservative Party, Sayeeda Warsi
Is Cameron's support for Warsi on the wane?
By George Eaton - 04 June 9:54

The Prime Minister utters the deadly words: "questions to answer".

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Andy Coulson
Despite it all, they still miss Andy
By Rafael Behr - 31 May 8:31

Downing Street's embarrassment is diminished by nostalgia for Coulson's skill as a spinner.

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The Justice Secretary Ken Clarke yawns at Trent Bridge.
Ken Clarke: the Tories would lose an election now
By George Eaton - 29 May 10:50

A revealing admission from the Justice Secretary.

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George Osborne has bowed to pressure to drop the "pasty tax".
Osborne's reputation continues to unravel
By George Eaton - 29 May 9:15

The "pasty tax" U-turn shows Osborne is now losing the politics as well as the economics.

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1940s civil servants
Labour must embrace localism
By Simon Parker - 27 May 9:12

Central government is no longer trusted or effective. That creates huge opportunities for the Opposi

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New Statesman
Gay marriage could be a defining issue for Cameron
By Rafael Behr - 10 May 16:18

Barack Obama's support for the idea has strengthened Tory liberals' resolve to take on the reactiona

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The Guardian's offices in King's Place, London.
The Guardian considered backing the Tories
By George Eaton - 10 May 16:06

Andy Coulson says the paper told him a Conservative endorsement was "possible".

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