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- Sir Edward Heath
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- Ex-PM Ted Heath 'getting weaker' (17/7/2005, 15:26)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath has 'recently become considerably weaker', his spokesman says. - Ex-PM Ted Heath 'getting weaker' (17/7/2005, 15:29)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath has "recently become considerably weaker" his spokesman says. - Ex-PM Ted Heath "getting weaker" (17/7/2005, 15:32)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath has "recently become considerably weaker" his spokesman says. - Ex-PM Ted Heath 'getting weaker' (17/7/2005, 16:15)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath is "nearing the end of his life", his spokesman says. - Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (18/7/2005, 02:32)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath has died at the age of 89, his spokesman says.
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- Sir Edward Heath
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- Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (17/7/2005, 21:10)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath has died at the age of 89, his spokesman says. - Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (17/7/2005, 21:32)
Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath has died at the age of 89, his spokesman says.
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- Sir Edward Heath, House of Commons, 1992
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- Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (17/7/2005, 22:30)
Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath has died at the age of 89, his spokesman says. - Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (18/7/2005, 00:18)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath has died at the age of 89, his spokesman says. - Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (18/7/2005, 06:51)
Politicians from all parties pay tribute to ex-Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath, who has died aged 89. - Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (18/7/2005, 08:06)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath, who has died aged 89. - Former PM Sir Edward Heath dies (18/7/2005, 08:12)
Former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath, who has died aged 89.
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- Charles Clarke
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- Clarke meeting over UK security (18/7/2005, 02:32)
The Home Secretary Charles Clarke is to meet Conservative and Liberal Democrat counterparts over UK security.
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- Sir Edward Heath
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- Tributes paid to Sir Edward Heath (18/7/2005, 08:23)
Politicians from all parties pay tribute to ex-Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath, who has died aged 89.
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- Judge John Roberts
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- Decision on Supreme Court post (20/7/2005, 02:37)
US President George Bush names conservative judge John Roberts to fill the Supreme Court vacancy.
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- Judge John Roberts
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- Decision on Supreme Court post (20/7/2005, 02:39)
US President George Bush names conservative judge John Roberts to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. - Bush names Supreme Court choice (20/7/2005, 02:57)
US President George Bush names conservative judge John Roberts to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. - Supreme Court choice named (20/7/2005, 02:59)
US President George Bush names conservative judge John Roberts to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. - Supreme Court judge chosen (20/7/2005, 04:33)
US President George Bush names conservative judge John Roberts to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. - Supreme Court judge nominated (20/7/2005, 05:34)
US President George Bush names conservative judge John Roberts to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. - Supreme Court judge nominated (20/7/2005, 08:30)
George Bush nominates a conservative judge to fill the first US Supreme Court vacancy in many years.
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- Conservative leader Michael Howard
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- Howard calls for terror support (10/8/2005, 06:11)
The Tory leader warns judges could risk Britain's security by opposing measures to prevent terrorist attacks. - Howard calls for terror support (10/8/2005, 07:30)
The Tory leader warns judges could risk Britain's security by opposing measures to prevent terrorist attacks. - Howard warns judges over terror (10/8/2005, 09:58)
The Tory leader warns judges could risk Britain's security by opposing measures to prevent terrorist attacks. - Tory grass roots mull leadership (3/9/2005, 03:05)
Hundreds of Conservative Party activists are to discuss plans to change the way the next party leader is chosen.
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- Tim Yeo
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- Yeo pulls out of Tory chief race (28/8/2005, 00:40)
Conservative MP Tim Yeo pulls out of the Tory leadership race, saying Ken Clarke should lead the party.
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- Tim Yeo
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- Yeo pulls out of Tory chief race (28/8/2005, 07:55)
Conservative MP Tim Yeo pulls out of the Tory leadership race, saying Ken Clarke should lead the party.
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- Ken Clarke
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- Clarke to contest Tory leadership (30/8/2005, 19:50)
Ex-Chancellor Ken Clarke is to make a third attempt to win the Conservative Party leadership. - Clarke to contest Tory leadership (30/8/2005, 20:15)
Ex-Chancellor Ken Clarke is to make a third attempt to win the leadership of the Conservative Party. - Clarke 'will get Tories in power' (31/8/2005, 05:35)
Former chancellor Ken Clarke says he is the man to get the Conservative party back in power. - Clarke 'will get Tories in power' (31/8/2005, 07:55)
Former chancellor Ken Clarke says he is the man to get the Conservative Party back in power. - Clarke 'will get Tories in power' (31/8/2005, 09:20)
Ken Clarke launches his Conservative Party leadership bid, saying he is best placed to return them to power.
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- Liam Fox
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- Fox gears up for Tory leadership (4/9/2005, 04:35)
Shadow foreign secretary Liam Fox suggests he will join the Conservative leadership contest. - Fox gears up for Tory leadership (4/9/2005, 05:15)
Shadow foreign secretary Liam Fox suggests he will be joining the Conservative leadership contest.
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- Michael Ancram
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- Tories 'must not ignore Europe' (6/9/2005, 05:55)
Conservatives must not ignore Europe in their leadership debate, deputy leader Michael Ancram will say.
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- Liam Fox
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- Fox joins Tory leader race (8/9/2005, 03:20)
Shadow foreign secretary Liam Fox launches his campaign for the Conservative leadership.
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- Angela Merkel
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- Merkel ahead in tight German vote (19/9/2005, 00:25)
Germany's conservatives, led by Angela Merkel, come out ahead by a slim margin, provisional poll results show.
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- CDU leader Angela Merkel
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- Merkel ahead in tight German vote (19/9/2005, 01:30)
Angela Merkel's German conservatives win the election by just three seats, falling short of a governing majority.
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- CDU leader Angela Merkel
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- German election ends in stalemate (19/9/2005, 04:40)
Angela Merkel's conservatives win the German election by just three seats, heralding days or weeks of uncertainty.
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- Angela Merkel
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- German election ends in stalemate (19/9/2005, 06:40)
Angela Merkel's conservatives win the German election by just three seats, heralding days or weeks of uncertainty.
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- Gerhard Schroeder and Angela Merkel
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- German election ends in stalemate (19/9/2005, 09:25)
Angela Merkel's conservatives win the German election by just three seats, heralding days or weeks of uncertainty.
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- David Davis and David Cameron
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- Conservative rivals launch bids (29/9/2005, 02:00)
Tory leadership rivals David Davis and David Cameron are to launch their campaigns. - Conservative rivals launch bids (29/9/2005, 03:05)
Tory leadership rivals David Davis and David Cameron are set to launch their campaigns. - Conservative rivals launch bids (29/9/2005, 03:40)
Tory leadership rivals David Davis and David Cameron are set to launch their campaigns on Thursday. - Conservative rivals launch bids (29/9/2005, 16:25)
Tory leadership rivals David Davis and David Cameron launch their campaigns ahead of next week's conference.
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- John Roberts. File photo
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- Roberts confirmed as US top judge (29/9/2005, 18:40)
Moderate conservative John Roberts is voted in as the youngest US Supreme Court chief justice in 200 years.
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- Kenneth Clarke
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- Tory leadership battle heats up (2/10/2005, 06:25)
The candidates for the Conservative leadership are jostling for position on the eve of the party conference.
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- Michael Howard
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- Tories 'must change to win power' (2/10/2005, 14:35)
The Conservatives cannot rely on the political pendulum swinging back in its favour, says leader Michael Howard.
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- Francis Maude
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- Tory leadership contest kicks off (2/10/2005, 22:15)
Francis Maude will open the Conservative conference with a call to cast off the party's old image. - Maude's stark warning to Tories (3/10/2005, 18:40)
Conservative chairman Francis Maude opens their conference by warning they have "no God-given right to survive".
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- Conservative Chairman Francis Maude
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- Tory leadership contest kicks off (3/10/2005, 01:40)
Francis Maude will open the Conservative conference with a call to cast off the party's old image.
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- David Cameron
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- Clarke, Cameron address Tories (4/10/2005, 12:00)
David Cameron says he wants people to feel good about being Conservatives again as he makes his leadership pitch. - Cameron sets out leadership stall (4/10/2005, 12:10)
David Cameron says he wants people to feel good about being Conservatives again as he makes his leadership pitch. - Cameron targets 'new generation' (4/10/2005, 12:45)
David Cameron says he wants people to feel good about being Conservatives again as he makes his leadership pitch.
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- David Cameron, with wife Samantha
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- Cameron targets 'new generation' (4/10/2005, 13:25)
David Cameron says he wants people to feel good about being Conservatives again as he makes his leadership pitch. - Cameron targets 'new generation' (4/10/2005, 13:35)
David Cameron says he wants people to feel good about being Conservatives again, as he makes his leadership pitch.
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- David Davis
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- Front runner Davis centre stage (5/10/2005, 09:30)
David Davis hopes to cement his status as bookies favourite when he makes his pitch for the Conservative leadership. - Front runner Davis centre stage (5/10/2005, 11:45)
David Davis hopes to cement his status as bookies favourite as he makes his pitch for the Conservative leadership.
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- Michael Howard
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- Tories nominate as Howard resigns (7/10/2005, 09:30)
Official nominations for the Conservative leadership contest open, as Michael Howard formally resigns.
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- David Cameron
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- Cameron rejects 'Tory Blair' tag (9/10/2005, 11:45)
Conservative leadership candidate David Cameron denies he is a "Tory Blair", as polls show his support rising. - Cameron rejects 'Tory Blair' tag (9/10/2005, 12:10)
Conservative leadership candidate David Cameron denies he is a "Tory Blair", as polls suggest his support rising. - Cameron rejects 'Tory Blair' tag (9/10/2005, 12:15)
Conservative leadership candidate David Cameron denies he is a "Tory Blair", as polls suggest rising support.
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- Sir Malcolm Rifkind
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- Rifkind departs Tory leader race (11/10/2005, 12:40)
Ex-foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind pulls out of the contest to be the next Conservative Party leader. - Rifkind departs Tory leader race (11/10/2005, 13:10)
Sir Malcolm Rifkind pulls out of the contest and backs Ken Clarke to be the next Conservative Party leader.
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- Liam Fox, Ken Clarke and David Cameron, three of the candidates for the Tory leadership
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- Tory hopefuls woo undecided MPs (18/10/2005, 00:30)
The Conservative leadership candidates have been grilled by MPs ahead of Tuesday's vote.
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- David Cameron (foreground) is the bookies' favourite while Ken Clarke is tipped to fall at the first hurdle
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- Tory hopefuls ready for MPs' vote (18/10/2005, 04:05)
The four Conservative leadership candidates are bracing themselves for the first vote of MPs.
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- David Cameron
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- Tory hopefuls ready for MPs' vote (18/10/2005, 06:35)
The four Conservative leadership candidates are bracing themselves for the first vote of MPs.
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- Ken Clarke
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- Clarke knocked out of Tory race (18/10/2005, 17:35)
Ex-chancellor Ken Clarke has been eliminated from the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.
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- Kenneth Clarke
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- Clarke knocked out of Tory race (18/10/2005, 18:55)
Ex-chancellor Ken Clarke has been eliminated from the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.
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- Liam Fox, David Cameron, David Davis
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- Tory hopefuls await MPs' verdict (20/10/2005, 17:05)
Conservative MPs have completed their final round of voting in the party's leadership contest.
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- David Davis
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- Tory hopefuls battle over tax (28/10/2005, 14:55)
Conservative leadership rivals David Davis and David Cameron clash after Mr Davis pledges £38bn tax cuts.
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- David Cameron and David Davis
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- Tory hopefuls battle over tax (28/10/2005, 15:20)
Conservative leadership rivals David Davis and David Cameron clash after Mr Davis pledges £38bn tax cuts. - Tories make choice after TV clash (4/11/2005, 10:50)
Conservatives are voting for a new leader, after a TV clash between David Cameron and David Davis.
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- David Blunkett
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- Call for Blunkett DNA job inquiry (30/10/2005, 00:20)
The Conservatives are calling for an urgent inquiry into claims that David Blunkett broke ministerial rules. - No 10 backs Blunkett over DNA job (30/10/2005, 20:55)
The Conservatives are calling for an urgent inquiry into claims that David Blunkett broke ministerial rules.
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- David Blunkett
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- DNA pressure mounts on Blunkett (31/10/2005, 04:30)
The Conservatives are increasing pressure on David Blunkett to resign over claims he broke the ministerial code.
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- David Blunkett
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- DNA pressure mounts on Blunkett (31/10/2005, 04:45)
The Conservatives are increasing pressure on David Blunkett to resign over claims he broke the ministerial code. - Blunkett urged to quit by Tories (31/10/2005, 08:00)
The Conservatives are increasing pressure for David Blunkett to resign over claims he broke the ministerial code. - Tories urge David Blunkett to quit (31/10/2005, 08:25)
The Conservatives are increasing pressure for David Blunkett to resign over claims he broke the ministerial code.
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- Breaking news graphic
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- Alito 'named to US Supreme Court' (31/10/2005, 11:40)
President Bush will nominate conservative appeals judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court, reports say. - Bush 'picks judge for top court' (31/10/2005, 12:00)
President Bush will nominate conservative appeals judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court, reports say.
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- Samuel Alito
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- Bush 'picks judge for top court' (31/10/2005, 12:15)
President Bush will nominate conservative appeals judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court, reports say. - Bush 'picks judge for top court' (31/10/2005, 12:55)
President Bush will nominate conservative judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court, reports say. - Bush choice sets up court battle (31/10/2005, 13:25)
President Bush picks conservative judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court in a move likely to trigger a Senate fight. - Bush choice sets up court battle (31/10/2005, 13:55)
President Bush picks conservative judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court, heralding a Senate fight.
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- Samuel Alito
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- Bush choice sets up court battle (31/10/2005, 14:20)
President Bush picks conservative judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme Court, heralding a Senate fight.
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- Drinks
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- Tories bid to scupper pub plans (15/11/2005, 00:10)
The Conservatives are seeking a new Commons vote in a bid to sink the plans for extended pub opening hours.