Oxford Cuts Ties With Tories Over Racism Row
Oxford University has withdrawn its name from one of its oldest societies after a row over a racist joke.
1 Sep 2009
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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.
JS
1 Sep 2009
NHS-hating Tory Daniel Hannan at centre of racist storm
Controversial Tory MEP Daniel Hannan is at the centre of a racist storm.
JL
27 Aug 2009
Two-thirds of Tory MPs will not support Cameron's commitment to the NHS reveal the Independent & Daily Mirror
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.
24 Aug 2009
Tory MPs revolt over Cameron's NHS plans - Tory MPs revolt over Cameron's NHS plans Majority of backbenchers oppose leader's proposal to exempt hospitals from cuts
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.
AGPE
24 Aug 2009
David Cameron's NHS 'safe' claim hit by lack of support from Tory MPs
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.
JL
24 Aug 2009
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