Ken Clarke
Does Clarke have the courage of his convictions?
Ken Clarke's announcement on prison policy is welcome news for those of us who campaign for penal reform.
Tories change tune on prisons and “extent” of crime
Justice secretary Ken Clarke hinted at a possible Conservative u-turn on prisons policy this morning, and said fear of crime was out of kilter with the "extent" of crime.
Ken Clarke: Government right (and Osborne wrong) on Northern Rock
Ken Clarke contradicted George Osborne today. On BBC's Election Debate he said that the Labour government had been right to nationalise Northern Rock.
Stop the fearmongering on hung parliament risk
The Conservatives have this week argued that a hung parliament will lead to economic Armageddon. But the markets are already comfortable with the idea.
Tory turmoil as Clarke boasts of “abolishing” married tax allowance
As the Tories prepare to unveil more details of marriage tax breaks, Ken Clarke last night boasted how, as Chanellor in the mid-90s, he "abolished" the policy.
Clarke calls for £30 billion in additional cuts
Ken Clarke has revealed more details of the Conservative party's planned approach to public spending. He wants an additional £30 billion in cuts by 2014-15.