Full steam ahead for Leaders’ debate, but still no plans for policy debates
Following the confirmation that there will be a “Leaders’ Debate” in the Election campaign, we are today asking why there are no plans for policy debates.
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Tory backbencher wants vote on 1957 Euro Treaty
Climate-denying Conservative MP Douglas Carswell has tabled a bill demanding a referendum on the 1957 Treaty or Rome – the founding treaty of the European Union
Cameron’s “green housing” plan unpicked
The apparent depiction by Cameron of the £6,500 loan as a grant is either a serious misunderstanding or disingenuous politics; this is a debt, is not a grant.
“Cartoonish” Cameron the “confused social democrat”
David Cameron has been described as “cartoonish” and a “confused social democrat” by the men who plucked his “philosopher-king” Philip Blond from obscurity.
Cameron forced to amend “Ashcroft amendment” after dancing to piper’s tune
David Cameron hastily withdrew an amendment to the Constitutional Reform bill last night after it emerged Lord Ashcroft could be exempted from having to pay tax
Conservative climate scepticism undermines Cameron’s message
David Cameron again attempts today to set out his green credentials. But new revelations again underline the true feelings of Conservatives on climate change.
Cameron cannot brush aside the tax-status scandal
Anyone seeking power should play by the same rules as the public. David Cameron’s belated response to the tax affairs of Goldsmith and Ashcroft is revealing.
Questions remain over Tory “free schools” plans
The Tories are facing fresh questions over their plans to roll out hundreds of “free schools” after Ed Balls this week branded them “unworkable” at a time of spending cuts.
Why Cameron’s stockbroking heritage explains his love for Lawson
David Cameron this week outlined his admiration for Nigel Lawson’s period in the Treasury. This is consistent with his stockbroking heritage.
Cameron’s policies look after big business chums at expense of workers’ rights
David Cameron looks to put the interests of his big business friends at the expense of workers’ health and safety.