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David Cameron has said that a Conservative Government will give more power, discretion and autonomy to local councils.
But he emphasised that greater power must be backed up with greater accountability to local taxpayers.
Speaking at the Conservative Councillors’ Association, Cameron outlined Conservative plans to require councils to publish the following online:
The full remuneration package of all [...]
Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke joined David Cameron and George Osborne in speaking at Thomson Reuters about the state of the economy.
“This weekend showed very vividly why we can’t afford five more years of Gordon Brown”, he said. “There’s a choice to be made, and the choice of Gordon Brown is a very expensive choice [...]
David Cameron: The real choice in British politics
David Cameron has spoken at the Scottish Conservative Party Conference about the real choice facing Britain at the next General Election:
Some people say there are no real choices in politics anymore. They think it doesn’t matter who you vote for, because whoever gets in, they won’t make a [...]
Last week’s local and European elections saw Conservative victories across the country – and we want to thank all our supporters for the hard work that led to our success.
Thousands of you gave up your free time to hand out leaflets, knock on doors, and explain why people they should vote Conservatives – and, as [...]
For the first time ever the Conservative Party has outpolled Labour in a national election in Wales. It is also the first time any party has beaten Labour in Wales since 1918.
Welsh Conservatives topped the poll in 17 of the 40 Welsh constituencies, securing a 21%share of the vote, ahead of Labour, Plaid Cymru, and [...]
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David Cameron has announced a series of immediate measures to start to rebuild trust in politics and take action on the issue of expenses.
He has banned Conservative MPs from claiming for furniture, other household goods and food shopping; put an end to the practice of ‘flipping’; and set up a [...]
Cameron starts election petition
Cameron calls for general election
David Cameron has called for an immediate general election, saying the political system has been “paralysed” by the expenses scandal at Westminster.
The Tory leader urged people to sign a petition calling on Gordon Brown to dissolve Parliament and hold a poll.
He said he would [...]
It is with great sadness that David and Samantha Cameron must confirm the death of their six-year-old son Ivan.
Ivan, who suffered from cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy, was taken ill overnight and died at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, early this morning.
David and Samantha are grateful for all the warm messages of support and condolence that [...]