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The Left Don’t Even Want ID Cards

Never mind the argument of liberty, that has already been won in the hearts and minds of the British people when it comes to the mass database and control of a central ID card system. The left have been greatly in favour of trampling on individual liberty and increasing the amount of pies the state… Continue reading

The NUS needs to Re-engage with its Members

The National Union of Students (NUS) appears as a separate institution to a regular student. Students don’t feel their membership, their union of people, they see a discount card – it goes no further.  Is it any wonder when regular students who rarely care about the majority of issues discussed, have their voice withdrawn from… Continue reading

Labour MP Greg Pope to Step Down at Next Election

Greg Pope has represented the Hyndburn constituency for some 17 years.

He has announced in the Accrington Observer that he will step down at the next election for ‘personal reasons’ rather than his expenses that came to light last week.

Mr Pope had a 5,587 majority over the Conservatives in the… Continue reading

Daniel Hannan Does it Again at Conservative Spring Forum

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Mexico Flu, Pandemic?

The outbreak of the swine flu virus in Mexico could be far more serious that we’re led to believe. Citizens and health professionals in Mexico have been writing in to the BBC with quite worrying statements. Doctors are reporting that vaccines, even at high dosage, are simply not having any effect. One concerned Doctor… Continue reading

Conservative Spring Forum Live!

13:30 Opening speech by Party Chairman, Eric Pickles

13:40-14:45 Routemap to Recovery – Speech by George Osborne at end

15:00 – 15:10 Speech by Daniel Hannan MEP on Gordons Broken referendum promise

15:10 – 16:00 Our vision for the future with Oliver Letwin

16:05 – 16:30 Speech by Leader of the… Continue reading

This Morning Poll – 70+% Back David Cameron

Just finished watching David Cameron’s interview on This Morning (ITV). They discussed what the Conservatives would have done, Cameron responded by saying he consistently argued in favour of reducing borrowing, opposing the VAT cut, opposing further fiscal stimulus. He put forward his proposals for expenses reform as an ‘interim solution’, signalling he might completely reform expenses if elected.

At the… Continue reading

Are Conservative Voters more Liberal than Lib Dem Ones?

ddDavid Davis the former Shadow Home Secretary, appeared to come out as the champion of civil liberties last year, whether you agree with his method of doing so or not, is another matter. PoliticsHome recently released a poll concerning civil liberties. In particular it referenced the… Continue reading

Lost in the Post: Gordon Brown’s Letter Regarding McBride E-mails

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McBride Smeargate E-mails, Final Nail in the Coffin?

Browsing through the comment sections of various newspapers, the general consensus is that Brown cannot recover from Smeargate. Even if he didn’t know about these particular e-mails, his judgement has to be called into question. It was Gordon Brown who appointed Damian McBride, knowing the way he conducts his work, and it’s Gordon Brown who refused to bow into… Continue reading