Friday 16th May 2008
4pm ToryDiary: Tories promise to tackle root causes of homelessness with new Foundation
2pm ToryDiary: David Cameron may not want to campaign on Europe but it'll be a "huge" issue for a Tory government
12.15pm Seats and candidates: Labour in Crewe are hiding their leaflets and their candidate from journalists
11.30am ToryDiary: Forget climate change, voters want more loose change
Nadine Dorries MP on Platform explains why Britain's abortion time limit should be reduced to 20 weeks
Tim Montgomerie on CentreRight has posted two gruesome photographs that are one powerful proof of the violence being waged by Mugabe's thugs in Zimbabwe. The Daily Mail wouldn't publish the images because they are very shocking. Do not click here unless you have a tolerance for disturbing images.
Parliament: Paul Goodman MP speaks for the Conservatives in Anti-Semitism debate
- Naomi Campbell finds Gordon Brown "very jolly" as she meets him and Sarah at 10 Downing Street
- Israel's Knesset applauds Bush's criticisms of those who would talk to terrorists and Iran
Today's must-read article
Britain needs US-Style think tanks to counter the Left’s grip on universities - Anthony Browne in The Spectator
"Eleven shadow ministers benefited from donors' 'secret' cash"
"The office of Grant Shapps, the Tory housing spokesman, is funded by donations from a number of mortgage brokers and Andrew Lansley, the Shadow Health Secretary, was bankrolled by a healthcare firm, the documents showed. Theresa Villiers, who has the transport brief but was previously Shadow Treasury Chief Secretary, benefited from donations by a number of investment bankers." - Times
"Parliament’s sleaze watchdog also said the shadow ministers — including George Osborne — should have registered the cash. Shadow chancellor Mr Osborne took nearly £500,000 from backers." - The Sun
Michael Gove: Opportunity will knock again under the Conservatives
"There are any number of reasons why I believe the sooner we have a Conservative government the better - from ensuring proper economic management, to protecting NHS professionals from meddling - but the most crucial is the need to restore dynamic, reforming, energy to the drive for greater social justice. The narrative of the next Conservative government will be making sure every child has the opportunity to reach as high as possible, to be the author of their own life story." - Michael Gove in The Telegraph
News from Crewe: The BBC finds David Cameron talking to train drivers | Iain Dale on the campaign trail
The Labour/ Tory idea of a Constitution for the NHS will do nothing for patients - FT leader
Gordon Brown presents himself as the best man to guide Britain through difficult economic times - Times | BBC
Labour rebels offered compromise deal on 42 days to avoid damaging split in party - Guardian
Spot the difference: The Daily Mail decides that Brown and Ukraine's President look like "twins"
Plaid AM calls plan for Baroness Thatcher image in Cardiff Assembly ‘an insult to the people of Wales’ - Western Mail
Leicestershire Council spent £1m preserving newt colony that didn't exist - Daily Mail
And finally...
"The former Conservative leader and self-styled "Quiet Man" of British politics has taken to bee-keeping for relaxation." - Independent
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