INTERVIEW: May defends Tories against charges they are not on side of gays
It has been a successful few days for the Tories in Birmingham. Despite the economic crisis gripping the world’s finanical markets, party activists at the annual conference have been upbeat.
David Cameron: I am a child of my time
David Cameron, the Leader of the Opposition, addressed the Conservative party conference in Birmingham today.
Cameron claims Britain needs Tory leadership
The leader of the Conservative party has set out a ‘responsibility agenda’ for the country.
Conference blog: Partying in Birmingham with the Tories
Conservative party conference has a different feel than its Labour and Lib Dem counterparts.
Tories urge gay people to vote for them
Leading members of the Conservative party have told a fringe meeting at the party’s conference in Birmingham that gay people should be comfortable voting for them.
George Osborne offers two year council tax freeze
The Shadow Chancellor has told Conservatives that he will not offer immediate tax cuts if elected because “the cupboard is bare.”
Cameron opens Tory conference with attack on Labour infighting
The Conservative party conference is underway in Birmingham. Yesterday the Tory leader David Cameron welcomed delegates from around the country.
Labour party votes overwhelmingly for trans inclusion
A change to the Labour party rule book that adds trans inclusion has been backed at the annual conference by more than 98% of delegates.
Ed Balls tells conference of fight against homophobic bullying
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families told the Labour party conference yesterday that new steps would be taken to stamp out bullying.
Ruth Kelly insists resignation is for family reasons
The Secretary of State for Transport has addressed the Labour party conference on its final day, hours after it emerged she is to resign from the government.
Ruth Kelly to stand down from government
The Secretary of State for Transport is to leave the government. Sky News reports that Ruth Kelly has decided to stand down.
Asylum, equality and faith schools discussed at LGBT fringe meeting
Several government ministers attended this year’s LGBT Labour fringe event last night at the party’s annual conference in Manchester.
Brown: Fairness is in Labour’s DNA
Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party addressed the Labour Party conference in Manchester this afternoon.
Brown sets out new policies to win back support
The Prime Minister has set out a wide-ranging agenda for government in his speech to the Labour party conference in Manchester.
Conference blog: Tension and excitement ahead of Gordon’s big moment
There are still substantial queues of people waiting to get into the conference hall to take their seats for Gordon’s Brown’s keynote speech.
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