May, Osborne Represent Rival Conservative Party Wings
Britain’s home secretary appeals to the right. The chancellor is more liberal.
Conservative Party (UK)
British Health Service Politically Sensitive for Conservatives
Conservatives recognize the system has to change but can’t take on public opinion.
British Budget Seen as Conservative Election Statement
George Osborne boasts of high growth and tax cuts, but the deficit remains high.
British Party Leaders Speak to Core Voters at Conferences
The Conservative and Labour conferences were both aimed at shoring up traditional party bases.
Staking Out Middle Ground, Cameron Promises Tax Relief
In his election speech, David Cameron promises his next government will cut taxes.
Britain’s Osborne to Freeze Benefits, Cut Pension Tax
A next Conservative government will freeze benefits for working age Britons and overhaul pensions.
Conservative Party Defections Cast Cloud Over Conference
Rather than worry about the next election, Conservatives wonder who will be next to head over to UKIP.
The Euroskeptics Who Could Actually Matter
Unlike fringe Euroskeptics, the Conservatives and Reformists could have a moderating influence in Brussels.
To Win, British Conservatives Need to Articulate Vision
Conservatives should articulate their own vision, not try to beat Labour at its game.
Economic Recovery Boost for Britain’s Ruling Conservatives
Voters trust the Conservatives more on the economy than Labour.
Minimum Wage Increase Positions Osborne for Leadership
His support for a higher minimum wage is part of George Osborne’s plan to lead the Conservatives.
Weak Austerity Vindicates Britain’s Ruling Coalition
The Conservatives haven’t dramatically reduced spending, but neutralized Labour’s opposition.
Britain’s Conservatives Could Win Trade Union Support
Trade union members are not as hostile to right-wing policy proposals as is commonly assumed.
Coalition Could Stay in Power After Next British Election
Few Conservatives and Liberal Democrats would like it but they might not have much of a choice.
British Express Ruling Party Discontent in Local Polls
Britain’s two ruling parties lose hundreds of local council seats to Euroskeptics and Labour.
