News from the Conservative Party

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Anniversary
Prime Minister David Cameron pays tribute to the Queen on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

A New Party for Northern Ireland
Party co-Chairman Andrew Feldman announces plans for new party in Northern Ireland

CPF Winter Conference
Party co-Chairman Sayeeda Warsi has congratulated the Conservative Policy Forum on their first Winter Conference.

Labour's position on police funding in chaos
In an interview the Shadow Policing Minister, David Hanson, tried to contradict his own boss Yvette Cooper.

Labour admit they now support the Government's spending plans for the police
Labour’s shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has backed down and supported the Government’s pay freeze for police officers which will save £350 million.

Chairman sends wishes for Chinese New Year
Conservative Party co-Chairman Sayeeda Warsi has sent her best wishes to the Chinese community at the start of the Year of the Dragon.

First Marine Energy Park in the South West
The South West has today been named as the UK’s first Marine Energy Park placing the South West at the forefront of marine renewable energy.

Co-operatives Bill to help build a fairer economy
The Prime Minister has announced plans to introduce a Co-operatives Bill that will cut red tape and help to build a fairer economy.

Elderly given more choice over where they live
Housing Minister Grant Shapps and Communities Minister Andrew Stunell have called on councils to use every opportunity under the New Deal for Older People to give elderly people more choice and control over where they live, so they are not pressured to sell their home or move into residential care.

PM welcomes plans to push coasting schools harder
Ahead of a government summit on 'coasting schools' to be held at Downing Street, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has confirmed his intention to scrap the 'satisfactory' judgment for school inspections.