Theresa May
Theresa May’s dismal record
A quick glance at Theresa May's parliamentary record reveals a fairly dismal record from which to mount a leadership challenge.
Tory drive to limit foreign students is damaging Britain’s reputation abroad
The UK had nine institutions in the top 100 universities this year - three fewer than in 2011, according to the latest figures from the Times Higher Education. The Tories were warned that imposing an arbitrary limit on student numbers would damage Britain's educational reputation abroad.
Does Britain really want to be associated with Belarus on human rights?
According to yesterday's Mail on Sunday, under a future Conservative government Britain would pull out of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Mail implies that such a move would allow Britain to deport foreign criminals without fear of being censored for breach their human rights. There are a number of problems with this position.
Immigration ‘pushes up house prices 10%’… More May migration myths?
Theresa May yesterday said house prices could be "10 per cent lower over a 20-year period" if net migration was cut to zero - claims which don't quite add up.
Boris is right on Indian student visas – but can he persuade the Tory immigration sceptics?
Boris Johnson says Indian students should have their visa applications to study in the UK processed far quicker - but can he persuade his Tory colleagues?
Theresa May saves Gary McKinnon
Theresa May has announced that extradition to the United States is “incompatible with [Mr. McKinnon’s] human rights”. This is, […]