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The article focuses on the coalition agreement between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats regarding the Lords reform and boundary changes in Great Britain in 2013. It states the commitment of Tory Prime Minister David Cameron and Nick Clegg, deputy of Liberal Democrats, for the arrangement of the deal for a small state. It says that the Liberal Democrats recommended saving the saving of £8 billion by abolishing the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

The article reports on the decision of the government on whether to continue funding the economy or to pay off the debt of Great Britain as economic recession comes to an end. It mentions that the Tory Party argued on the biggest threat to economic recovery is debt. It states that an agreement is being implemented for long-term planning, which is cutting the budget deficit without threatening the economic recovery.

The article discusses the significant impact if a member of a Conservative Party would win the next general election in Great Britain. It notes that if the Conservative party would win the next election, leaders David Cameron and George Osborne will confront a level of state indebtedness that makes the 1970s look like a model of prudence. Also mentioned is the Cameron's pledge to honor existing pay deals, though many of these will end before the end of the Parliament.

The article comments on Tory Party leader David Cameron's ability to convince colleagues to join forces with him toward the development of economy in Great Britain. The colleagues described in this article are called Cameron's Conservatives, whose loyalty extends only to Cameron whom they believed to be a winner. Cameron, on the other hand, has presented his ideas about seizing the leadership and the way he has used it and that he does not lack courage or confidence.

Discusses the situation of the Conservative party after electing Michael Howard as the party leader in Great Britain. Credentials of Howard; Overview of the policy initiatives of the party for the 2005 general election; Factors impeding the party from defeating the rival Labor party.

The article discusses the labor investments in education and health in Great Britain with cuts in the Conservative party. According to the author, big spending in school comes from staffing and suggests that the way to reduce spending is by controlling the pay of teachers, teaching assistants and staff employees in school. However, a freeze on teachers pay would save 1.2 billion dollars in a year but requires the School Teachers Review Body to confront firm union oppositions.

Reports that the British Tory Party's proposed `Common-sense Revolution' program is a duplication of a program in Ontario, Canada. Promises of the program; Signs of success of the program in Ontario; Polarisation of society caused by the reforms; Impact on public service.

The article presents several insights regarding the plan of Conservative leader David Cameron to make public sector organisations as employee-owned, non-profit co-operatives. New Local Government Network communications head James Hulme sees the plan as compatible with Tory principles rather than an Labour movement. Ceri Jones, policy head at the Social Enterprise Coalition, believes that the approach is worth pursuing, which can lead in a more accountable model and more satisfied customers.

The article reports on politics and government in Great Britain. It discusses the Tory Party's criticism of the Labour Party's financial plans and the need for the opposition party to develop a "narrative" political philosophy, without necessarily having to develop concrete policies. The article suggests that the last thing a party should do in opposition is to work up detailed policies.

The article reports on politics and government in Great Britain. It discusses key issues facing the administration of Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The prime minister feels he needs just eight months to be confident of seeing off the Tory leader. The article also discusses issues relating to political parties in the country.

The article analyzes the housing policy of the British Tory Party. According to the author, the party's policy is starting to lean towards the policies of the incumbent, Labour Party-led government. The public financial implications of the Tories' housing policies and infrastructure development plans are also discussed.

The article comments on the remark of Tory Party's David Cameron regarding the Independence Party as a magnet for fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists in Great Britain. A distinction must be set between members and voters which become contradiction for modern politics allowing governance passed to political parties. The view of Cameron has showed voters that his party has changed leadership. It is asserted that Cameron is attempting to change the Tory Party into a group that the public would not hate.

Comments on the comparisons made between the Iraqi election and the upcoming British election. Importance of public opinion polls in the election; Observation on the weakness of the Tory opposition; Effect of tactical voting on voter turnout.

Focuses on the necessity for reduction of public spending in the public sector in Great Britain. Proposal of the Tory Party for tax cuts; Platforms of the political party for the election; Projection on the increase of public spending between March 2001 and April 2006.

Comments on the election status in Great Britain. Efforts of the Labour Party to counter the effect of the speedy tax-cutting Tory manifesto; Refusal of Gordon Brown for the tax pledge confirmation; Factors affecting polls results; Issues on the budgets of major political parties.

Focuses on the issues affecting the political landscape in Great Britain. Comments on the outcome of the Labour Party conference; Wariness over the Tory Party's tax-cutting commitments; Protest movement arising from the increase in petroleum prices; Crisis over the Millennium Dome that has become a symbol of embarrassment for the government.

The author discusses the difference between the economic and political beliefs of the Labour party and the Tory party in Great Britain. He argues that the Labour party does not believe in the self-stabilization of economic systems while the Tory party does. He also refers to Labour's policy of state intervention to the economy as the key political difference with the Tory party.

The article reports on the motions raised by the members of political party Liberal Democrats (LibDem) concerning the increase of social inequality and divisiveness and depressed educational outcomes due to the free schools policy or Academies Bill proposed by the Tory Party in Great Britain.

In this article the author discusses the pledge of David Cameron to empower councils to provide unprecedented level of devolution from the Whitehall and the townhall in Great Britain. He is critical how senior Tory Councilors insist that the plan of Cameron is to give councils a new general power of competence. Also investigated the local debate to determine the governance for health trusts and police authorities.

The article discusses criticisms on politicians' views with regards to economic recovery in Great Britain. It focuses on the aftermath of the governing authorities which may affect the non-protected areas for budget cuts up to 20 percent in the coming years, the call by politicians and economists for comprehensive spending review, and the notions regarding emergency budget if Tories win in the election.

The article reports that the Age Concern & Help the Aged will conduct meeting that will tackle on adult social care reform which is expected to bring consensus among three political parties such as the Liberal Democrats, Labours and Tories in Great Britain.

The article offers information on the dismissal of the plans of Tory Party by the Public and Commercial Services Union regarding the creation of a co-operative, not-for-profit public service providers because it is said to pose a threat in education, social work, and health.

The article focuses on the general election in Westminster, London, England, in which its outcome would change the relationship between London and Scotland if David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party would win the general election. It mentions that Cameron argued on the lack of Tory Members of the Parliament (MP) in Scotland would not undermine the mandate of the Conservative government.

The article offers the author's views on the statement of Conservative Party leader David Cameron on their plan for a post-bureaucratic age if the Tory Party wins in the 2010 general election in Great Britain. The author mentions that Cameron's analysis does not guarantee that individuals and charities will provide the services demanded by the public. He notes that though Cameron's philosophy offer the power of competence, it still does not make the best use of local government.

In this article the author discusses several proposals from the Labour Party and the Tory Party on medical care in Great Britain. It highlights the provisions centered by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the need to offer personal care for the rising number of elderly people in the country. Specifically, the author considers the Labour's suggestion on domiciliary care, and Tory's recommendation on residential care, accounting the proposals' benefits and potential challenges.

In this article the author discusses the significance of preparations and taking steps at the right time for the Conservative Party's administration in Great Britain. It highlights the need to ready the electorate of the Conservatives for the coming hard times regardless of how they crave to tackle public finances immediately. The author cites that the first 100 days in position does not necessarily require an immediate work for the Tory government to avoid making botched decisions.

In this article, the author discusses the events for the political party conference season in Great Britain. The conference events are said to allow political parties to claim their rights to govern and show the public their leadership talents. Further discussed are the activities of the Liberal Democratic Party, Labour Party, and Tory Party for the party conference.

The article presents the viewpoints of chancellor George Osborne regarding the pay deals for the public sector workers in Great Britain. Osborne believes that dealing with the public sector pay is too risky as the Tories plan to reexamine the pay deals to improve flexibility and the public sector unions are protesting due to the lack of pledges on pay. Politicians should meddle with this issue to help address the growing unemployment rate and job competition.

The article reports on the statement by the Local Government Association (LGA) in Great Britain that the Conservatives will not be able to control the LGA despite their winning of 911 English council seats and 39 authorities in the English local elections. Analysts said that the Tories failed to increase the number of chairs they can appoint to the LGA's major boards.

The article presents political news items in Great Britain for the week of July 21, 2006. The British water regulator will penalize Thames Water PLC for its failure to meet customer service. David Varney is resigning as chairman of the Revenue and Customs Department to become Chancellor Gordon Brown's senior adviser on government. The Tories will support railway reintegration and not renationalization.

The article presents news briefs related to politics in Great Britain compiled as of May 2006. Home Secretary Charles Clarke has announced a toughening of the deportation rules for foreign criminals. The Tories are calling for an extension of the school bus system to cut down on road congestion.

The article focuses on the speech of Tory Party leader David Cameron pledging to take the government's market reforms in the National Health Service. Cameron argued that under a Conservative agreement, the NHS will be available to everyone regardless of the patients' money in the bank. He acknowledged that some members of Tory party advocated to replace NHS with a U.S.-style health insurance system.

Reports on the position of the English Tories regarding the Best Value and the Comprehensive Performance Assessment system for councils in Great Britain. Role of the political party to the centralization within the local government; Campaign for a no vote in the referendums of regional assemblies; Effectiveness of the system of council according to Tory leader Michael Howard.

Focuses on the impact of the local election results with the role of the Local Government Association in Great Britain. Nomination of Sandy Bruce-Lockhart as chairman of the Local Government Association by Conservatives; Effect of the nomination with the voting strength of the Tories; Implications for the approval of a new structure reflected in the policy boards.

Focuses on the plan of the Tory Assembly to restrain the spending of London Mayor Ken Livingstone. Reaction of the Conservatives with the transport spending plans of the mayor; Support on investment in public services; Concerns on proposals to improve bus services, increasing police numbers and extending the supply of affordable housing.

Points out that the shape of public services reform in Great Britain and the role of the state will be the key battleground in the next general election campaign, according to Conservative Party leader Michael Howard. Howard's first conference speech as leader; Accusation against Chancellor Gordon Brown of being a tax and regulation junkie who had failed to deliver the promised improvements to public services.

Reports that the British Conservative Party's review of waste and bureaucracy in the public services has already identified savings significantly in excess of the 35 billion pounds sterling-a-year target, according to shadow chancellor Oliver Letwin. Letwin's use of his speech to the Bow Group to commit the Tories to slashing government spending from 42 percent to 40 percent of gross domestic product.

Comments on the issuance of a 'Total Policy' document which is the basis of the Tory political party's strategy for public services and policy in Great Britain. Contents of the document highlighting government bureaucracy and its implications for health care policy; Demand for improving public services; Policies relating to health care and social security.

Reports on developments related to public finance in Great Britain as of June 6, 2003. Survey results which found the failure of more than a million first-class letters to arrive by the following day; Reason for Scottish National Party John Swinney's decision to initiate reshuffling for thr session of the Scottish Parliament; Criticism against the length of Welsh Assembly holidays by Tories in Wales.

Reports that political party chairman Theresa May has urged the Tories to shed their image as 'the nasty party' in Great Britain. Acceptance of the diversity of political system of the region; Election of candidates for the party.

Analyzes the significance of the adultery scandal involving former British Prime Minister John Major. Changes in British people's attitudes towards the personal behavior of their leaders; Public attitudes towards homosexuality and multiculturalism; Significance of the Majors' for the state of affairs of the Tories.

Criticizes the prevalence of cynicism and sleaze within the government of Great Britain. Mood and perception of the public toward the political parties; Need for the Conservatives to be cynical to get back in the game of politics; Description of the Tory Party strategy against the Labour Party.

Reports on the views of Gordon Keymer, leader of the Conservative Party on the Local Government Association (LGA) in Great Britain, on the party's expected representation in executive committees. Favorable performance of the party at the local government elections; Expected increased prominence of roles to be handled by Tories in the LGA.

Reports on news briefs about public finance in Great Britain as of September 22, 2000. Government's allegation that the Tory Party was jumping on any passing bandwagon following chancellor Michael Portillo's promise to cut the fuel tax; Study by the Office of National Statistics showing a cash surplus of 300 million pounds; Limitations to the career options of young men and women.

Focuses on the recommendations of the English Tories to allow county councils to reject government's preferred forms of political management to retain their present structures.

Reports plans of Tories to abolish regional development agencies (RDA) in Great Britain. Proposal to transfer RDA administrative powers to local authorities; Reasons for abolishment; Opposition from local public officials.

Reports on the plan of the Tory Party to abandon capping of council budgets. Commitment of the party to local democracy; Exposure of the profligate tendencies of Labour councils.