House of Lords Reform

I can confirm that the Government has dropped their Programme Motion for Lords reform in an announcement made by Sir George Young, Leader of the House, at the beginning of the second day of the Second Reading of the House of Lords Reform Bill. However, it is believed that the Bill will now be given [...]

Andy Coulson Charged

According to James Matthews, Sky News Scotland Bureau Chief, Andy Coulson was charged around 30 minutes ago by Scottish Police for perjury. According to sources, he was charged over allegations that he lied whilst under oath when he gave evidence before the High Court in Glasgow over phone hacking at the News of the World. [...]

Nuneaton Elections

After a sombre election night around the country, that mood was one which was shared in Nuneaton. On 3rd May,Nuneaton lost 6 seats and left the group at 8, allowing Labour to take control of the Council from NOC. I think that it is important to acknowledge the hard work of a number of members [...]

Bradford West By-Election Analysis

So, the results that were announced this morning may have been a shock to some – mainly Ed Miliband who had already booked the victory route – but weren’t for others – with 90% of bets with William Hill being placed on Galloway. But there is a deeper problem which must be addressed and that [...]

Boris Johnson’s 9 Point Plan for Greater London

Yesterday Boris Johnson released his ’9 Point Plan for London’. GossipTory is please to annouce the details are as follows: Cutting waste at City Hall – freeing up £3.5 billion for services Putting £445 back in your pocket by freezing the Mayoral share of council tax Creating 200,000 new jobs over the next four years [...]

University of Westminster CF International Holocaust Memorial Day statement

The University of Westminster Conservative Future have issued the following statement to mark International Holocaust Memorial Day: Each year, we are presented with an opportunity to reflect upon one of the most atrocious events of not only Nazi Germany, but arguably of the modern period. That is International Holocaust Memorial Day. Whilst we recognise that [...]

Ed Miliband’s New Year Blunders

    So, after a disastrous start to 2012 Ed Miliband’s year seems to have got even worse after his blatant lies to the House of Commons today at PMQs. After two twitter race scandals, with Dianne Abbott’s “divide and conquer” statement and Ed Miliband’s “Blackbusters” comment, and then Jim Murphy – Shadow Defence Secretary [...]

University of Westminster Conservative Future re-launch event

The University of Westminster Conservative Future are due to have their re-launch event on Thursday 19th January at the CF famous Old Star Pub, 66 Broadway, London, SW1H 0DB. The event will run from7pm in the basement section of the pub, until closing time around 11pm. So come along and take the opportunity to meet the [...]

New year, old policies?

Look the same, sound the same?   I read with intrigue a comment made by Ed Miliband in his New Year message. It revolves around the following statement: “I believe this country needs profound change, not small change. “Not to seek simply a continuation of what Labour did in government but to renew and reinvent [...]

Europe Pays Tribute to Vaclav Havel

This morning saw the funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel, a dissident playwright, turned President, in Prague. Those in attendance to honour the life of President Havel included the current and former US Secretaries of State, as well as leaders from the United Kingdom, France and a number of former communist nations. The following [...]