The Conservatives’ plan to scrap the Human Rights Act will be applauded by dictators around the world
Chris Grayling’s proposals are a calculated move to win over UKIP’s growing constituency of angry little men
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The Tory human rights plan: not as significant at it sounds
If the acid test is whether the plan would prevent another Abu Qatada or prison votes row – then it fails.
Tories refuse to rule out VAT increase
As well as hitting the poorest through a freeze on working-age benefits, the Tories may also be planning to hit them again with a hike in VAT.
Boris fever highlights the undemocratic nature of ‘safe seats’
As the case of Boris Johnson demonstrates, safe seats are treated like aristocratic estates.
Baroness Warsi is a product of her own failed analysis
I value any principled stand, but I worry when the principles don’t stand up to scrutiny.
Don’t put it past Gove –the founder of Carphone Warehouse really could be the next chair of Ofsted
The Tory donor has his own academy chain and a financial interest in selling technology to schools: what could possibly go wrong?
Cameron’s choice of ally in Europe makes it harder to achieve reform
Serious reform can only be delivered by building alliances with mainstream leaders in Europe.
Europe votes: reform moves up the agenda but withdrawal remains an isolationist dream
All parties are failing to articulate a clear vision for Britain’s relationship with the EU.
Land-banking property owner gives Tories £300,000
A property developer that sits on land instead of building on it has given £300,000 to the Tories.
Tories take £1.5 million from controversial hedge fund guru
A top hedge fund guru whose tax affairs have been scrutinised in the past has given £1.5 million to the Conservative Party, new figures from the Electoral Commission can reveal.