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Decca Aitkenhead's sharp portrait of the three party conferences in the Guardian's G2 supplement is a must-read.
Her comparison of the Tory membership with pre-97 old Labour is fascinating, suggesting that while the leadership is talking about social reform "the rank and file's thirst for market ...
David Cameron yesterday attempted to respond to the 'novice' critique in his keynote speech at Tory party conference - his third speech in five days. A few days ago, let alone a few weeks ago, this would have been an easy ride for Cameron, however, suddenly with Labour uniting and finding confiden...
During his keynote speech to the Conservative Party conference yesterday, David Cameron provided the sound bite that explains his whole ethos of opposition when he told delegates, activists and the nation at large that preparing for Government is "not really about your policies". Consequently, as ...
David Cameron has just sent the Tory faithful home from their annual gathering in positive mood despite the alarming economic backdrop.
With banks crashing and capitalism itself in peril (if you believe some doom-mongers) this was always going to be a tricky address to get right.
The Conservat...
My personal highlight for today was Douglas Murray, a rare treat for we delegates. Douglas, director of the Centre for Social Cohesion, is neither a party member nor a regular face at our conferences, yet put in two performances today on the fringe.
Those who know his superb book Neo-conserva...
Magazine Articles
Marching to Cameron's beat
Riding high as they are in the polls, and with traditional Labour supporters hit hard by the economic downturn, the Tories are marching a growing army of foot soldiers into Gordon Brown's heartlands, writes Michael Brown
Thursday 25th September 2008Deserving or by default?
Last autumn David Cameron's mission was simple: prevent an early election and save his job. But after the ensuing 12 months of success, the Tory leader must now make a specific positive case for the election of a Conservative government, writes Fraser Nelson.
Thursday 25th September 2008No laughing matter
The Liberal Democrats now have the policies to win votes – all they need to do is make people hear them, argues Sean O'Grady
Friday 12th September 2008Latest Podcasts
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Listen now: COMING SOON - It's the economy, stupid
Philip Hammond MP, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, Richard Lambert, CBI Director-General, and Ian Barlow, Senior Adviser to KPMG, examine the challenges facing the UK economy.
Thursday 2nd October 2008
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Listen now: Farewell to Birmingham: ePolitix.com at the close of Conservative conference
ePolitix.com's final conference season podcast, with reaction to David Cameron's speech from Matthew Parris and contributions from William Hague, David Willetts and Iain Duncan Smith
Wednesday 1st October 2008
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Listen now: ePolitix.com in Birmingham with the Conservatives
Champagne moment for the Tories? ePolitix.com at Birmingham with Boris Johnson, Grant Shapps and Chris Grayling
Monday 29th September 2008
Conference News
Tories vow terror 'crackdown'
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Tories will 'hold fast to green agenda'
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Weekly bin collections 'gone by 2013'
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Mitchell promises aid review
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Tory plans for power 'not arrogant'
Wednesday 1st October 2008Conference Speeches in Full
David Cameron speech in full
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Peter Ainsworth speech in full
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Baroness Neville-Jones speech in full
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Andrew Mitchell speech in full
Wednesday 1st October 2008
William Hague speech in full
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Party Conferences Calendar
ePolitix.com provides a comprehensive list of fringe events held at party conferences.
DODS Fringe Events
Sunday, 28th September 2008
Working for a Better Life
partnered with
Work is good for the health of the nation and can improve the lives of those with mental or physical disabilities, what should the government be doing to support a healthy working nation? Mark Harper MP, Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions reviews the latest thinking.
17.45 - 19.00 - Hall 7, International Convention Centre
Monday, 29th September 2008
Should we equip our army 'off the shelf'?
partnered with
Defence Industries Council
The equipment that our troops use is an extremely topical issue at the moment with controversy over whether or not they are receiving adequate and up to date equipment whilst on the frontline. Do we need a defence industry based in the UK to ensure our forces are properly equipped and supported? With General Sir Michael Jackson.
12.30 - 14.00 - Hall 7, International Convention Centre
Podcasts
It's the economy, stupid
partnered with
Partnered with the CBI and KPMG
Philip Hammond MP, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, is among speakers examining the challenges facing the UK economy.
17.00 - 18.00 - Hotel du Vin, Church Street
The BIG debate: Food Miles
partnered with
Balancing your diet with its carbon costs turns out to be a fiendishly tricky business, what does food miles mean and what should the government be doing? Michelle Di Leo, Flying Matters debates Charles Secrett.
17.45 - 19.00, Hall 7, International Convention Centre
The Small Business Reception
partnered with
Federation of Small Businesses
With keynote speaker Mark Prisk MP, Shadow Minister for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
21.30, Hall 7b, International Convention Centre
Tuesday, 30th September 2008
Nuclear - Solutions for the future
partnered with
(The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The Nuclear Industry Association, EnergySolutions, E.ON, The Northwest Development Agency and Westinghouse)
Bernard Jenkin MP and Robert Goodwill MP are among others to explore how nuclear power could be the answer to Britain's long term energy needs as well as allowing for discussion of the environmental legacy of a new generation of nuclear power plants.
17.45 - 19.00 - Hall 7, International Convention Centre
Joined up thinking to resolve global food security
partnered with
cru Investments
Is the best way to bring African communities out of chronic poverty investing in sustainable and long- term projects rather than focusing on short-term charitable donations? A healthy discussion about the best way to reduce poverty in Africa and build sustainable long- term futures. Mark Lancaster MP, Shadow Minister for International Development discusses the issues with other panelists.
19.30 - 21.00 - Hall 7, International Convention Centre
The Future of Manchester
partnered with
Northwest Regional Development Agency & Manchester Enterprises
Edward Timpson MP discusses the challenges that Manchester faces for its long term economic development is the focus of the debate, what has been achieved so far and what is the best way forward for the city?
19.30 - 21.00 - Soprano Suite, Hyatt Hotel
Wednesday, 1st October 2008
Breakfast with the League Against Cruel Sports
partnered with
The League Against Cruel Sports
The League works to end cruelty to animals in the name of sport. Members are invited to debate the issues around animal welfare over a breakfast roundtable discussion.
08.00 - 09.30 - Hall 10b, International Convention Centre
Northern Lights: Strengthening the Economy of the North
partnered with
How best can we strengthen the economy of the north now and in the future? This debate will explore the role that regional development agencies can play in the economic redevelopment of the regions. Michael Bates, Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, joins the panel.
12.30 - 14.00 - Hall 7, International Convention Centre
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