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The article focuses on the decrease in the stock prices in London, England. It highlights that the slump was partly because of the credit policy of the Tory government which urges businesses, banks, and institutional investors to sell securities to obtain cash. It states that ordinary shares offer an average yield of nearly six ¾% while stock issues are waiting to be offered in the market once the stock prices become stable.

The article reports on the victory of William Pitt, a candidate backed by the alliance between the Liberal Party and the new Social Democratic Party (S.D.P.), in Croydon, London, England. It notes that Pitt had won a stunning victory, taking 40% of the vote vs. 26% for the Labour Party and 30.5% for the Tory Party. It indicates that Pitt's victory has offered the alliance the prize of becoming a new force in the center of Great Britain's polarized politics.

This article reports on conservative politics and the Tory Party in Great Britain after the election of Conservative Boris Johnson as mayor of London, England. The article discusses Johnson's background and political beliefs, as well as his mayoral campaign. Information is also presented on the public perception of Tories in England, Conservative Party leader David Cameron, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

The article discusses an announcement by English politician Boris Johnson that he will enter the race for mayor of London, England. Johnson, a Tory, is seen as the best hope to beat incumbent mayor Ken Livingstone. Both candidates are seen as mavericks with Johnson making outrageous statements and Livingstone being friendly with Hugo Chávez, Venezuela's socialist president.

The article discusses Boris Johnson, mayor of London, England, and his relations with the media. The "Evening Standard" newspaper campaigned for him, then shifted to the center. The left-wing "Guardian" newspaper intensified its London coverage. Left-wing bloggers increased in number. Conservative websites have criticized Johnson for appeasing the political left, resulting in public arguments. The article considers whether the Tory difficulties in London will move to the national level.

The article presents news briefs related to adult education in Great Britain. Members of the Tory political party have stated that the funding for adult education is too inflexible. A grant from the New Engineering Foundation was given to colleges in Doncaster, Sheffield, and Wakefield. The College of North East London is offering employment services to the unemployed so that they can find jobs.

Discusses developments on the political scene in Great Britain. Efforts by Labour MP Jane Griffiths to be re-elected; Reference to Margaret Thatcher's role in the great miners' strike of 20 years ago; Rumors that Cherie Blair is interested in becoming a member of Parliament for Liverpool; Description of the Tory and Labour election camps that occupy adjacent headquarters in Victoria Street in London; Others.

Presents news briefs related to politics in Great Britain as of January 2001. Seminar on tax reform conducted by the Fabian Society; Reorganization plan of the Tory Party; Near eviction of the parliamentary lobby of journalists in Westminster, England.

Looks at issues concerning the candidates for mayors in London, England as of December 13, 1999. Tricks and accusations of the Labour and Tory parties to eliminate some candidates; Odds in who will win the Tory mayoral candidacy.

Comments on issues and topics related to literature and politics in London, England. Consideration of Bloomsbury figure E. M. Forster as a great novelist; Use of publicity by Harold Wilson during his political campaign; Forecast on the victory of the Tory party.

The author reflects on the local and national elections in Great Britain on May 6, 2010. He relates the difficulty of predicting election results across 73 constituents and 32 boroughs. He explains that some headline battles will define London politically with various sectors targeting different areas such as the Tories in the Midlands and the North. The Labour party is reportedly hanging on to key seats such as Dagenham & Rainham and the Liberal Democrats will be challenged in the southwest.

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.