Oxford disowns its student Tories in racist joke row
Conservative Association told to change its name after an alcohol-fuelled evening at Oxford University when racist jokes were told.
Conservative Association told to change its name after an alcohol-fuelled evening at Oxford University when racist jokes were told.
Controversial Tory MEP Daniel Hannan is at the centre of a racist storm.
Reports in the Independent and Daily Mirror reveal that in a survey two-thirds of Conservative back bench MPs do not support David Cameron's commitment to protect NHS funding. Meanwhile more than half of Conservative MPs covered by the survey did support tax-breaks for private health care.
David Cameron faces a revolt by his own MPs over his flagship policy to raise National Health Service spending by a level above inflation each year.
David Cameron's claim that the NHS is safe in Tory hands has been hit by a poll showing most of his MPs say it has no future in its current form.
The Windsor Express reported this week that repairs to the cobbles in Peascod Street are falling apart almost before they are finished. Quoted in the Express one Windsor Conservative councillor was at least honest enough to own up to the Conservatives' failings saying, "some of the work done has been shocking" and also admitting that the Conservative councillors, "have got to get smarter with contractors".
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.