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| At-a-glance: Tory conference | At-a-glance: Tory conference |
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| THE BIG ISSUE | THE BIG ISSUE |
| The spotlight turns on George Osborne who is under pressure to spell out how he would tackle Britain's record public debt. His keynote speech will include proposals to force millions of people to work a year longer before they can claim a state pension. But his get-tough announcements were overshadowed by Labour's announcement of a freeze on top public sector pay deals for 2010/11 - breaking the convention that parties do not make big policy announcements during their rivals' conferences and sparking Tory cries of foul play. | The spotlight turns on George Osborne who is under pressure to spell out how he would tackle Britain's record public debt. His keynote speech will include proposals to force millions of people to work a year longer before they can claim a state pension. But his get-tough announcements were overshadowed by Labour's announcement of a freeze on top public sector pay deals for 2010/11 - breaking the convention that parties do not make big policy announcements during their rivals' conferences and sparking Tory cries of foul play. |
| TUESDAY'S CONFERENCE AGENDA | TUESDAY'S CONFERENCE AGENDA |
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| NO HERO | NO HERO |
| Last week, Sarah Brown introduced the PM to the Labour conference as her "hero", but David Cameron says a similar glowing endorsement from his wife Samantha is, well, unlikely. Asked about it on GMTV, he said: "I think hell would probably freeze over before she would describe me as her hero. But she will be here, I promise she will be here." Mr Cameron added his own bit of praise, however, calling Samantha a "brilliant" wife and mother. | Last week, Sarah Brown introduced the PM to the Labour conference as her "hero", but David Cameron says a similar glowing endorsement from his wife Samantha is, well, unlikely. Asked about it on GMTV, he said: "I think hell would probably freeze over before she would describe me as her hero. But she will be here, I promise she will be here." Mr Cameron added his own bit of praise, however, calling Samantha a "brilliant" wife and mother. |
| BROKEN BUBBLY BAN? | BROKEN BUBBLY BAN? |
| Tory chairman Eric Pickles has reportedly banned champagne at the conference, insisting the party must appear "humble". But it seems his decree has been flouted by former shadow Commons leader Alan Duncan, who is pictured in several newspapers on Tuesday quaffing a glass. David Cameron played it down, saying: "It is a party conference and there are a lot of people having parties and whatever, but the clear message coming out of this conference is that there is not any complacency." Mr Duncan was demoted last month after complaining that MPs were being forced to "live on rations" following the expenses scandal. | Tory chairman Eric Pickles has reportedly banned champagne at the conference, insisting the party must appear "humble". But it seems his decree has been flouted by former shadow Commons leader Alan Duncan, who is pictured in several newspapers on Tuesday quaffing a glass. David Cameron played it down, saying: "It is a party conference and there are a lot of people having parties and whatever, but the clear message coming out of this conference is that there is not any complacency." Mr Duncan was demoted last month after complaining that MPs were being forced to "live on rations" following the expenses scandal. |
| ACRONYMBY | ACRONYMBY |
| Just when we have got used to NEETS (young people Not In Education, Employment or Training), the iPod generation (18 to 34-year-olds who are Insecure, Pressurised, Over-taxed and in Debt) and even Kippers (Kids In Parents' Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings), shadow social cohesion minister Baroness Warsi throws in another category - Skiers. Not Tory front bench enjoying a well-earned winter break but older people Spending their Kids Inheritance, apparently. Is Lady Warsi making these up? | Just when we have got used to NEETS (young people Not In Education, Employment or Training), the iPod generation (18 to 34-year-olds who are Insecure, Pressurised, Over-taxed and in Debt) and even Kippers (Kids In Parents' Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings), shadow social cohesion minister Baroness Warsi throws in another category - Skiers. Not Tory front bench enjoying a well-earned winter break but older people Spending their Kids Inheritance, apparently. Is Lady Warsi making these up? |
| BAR BAN? | BAR BAN? |
| If the Tories were serious about curbing 24 hour drinking, they would close down the conference hotel bars at 11pm to set an example, libertarian campaigner Shane Frith told a fringe meeting, accusing the party of "hypocrisy" on the issue. No sign of a groundswell of support for that idea so far.... | If the Tories were serious about curbing 24 hour drinking, they would close down the conference hotel bars at 11pm to set an example, libertarian campaigner Shane Frith told a fringe meeting, accusing the party of "hypocrisy" on the issue. No sign of a groundswell of support for that idea so far.... |
| CONFERENCE CATCH-UP | CONFERENCE CATCH-UP |
| David Cameron has urged Conservatives to "look the British people in the eyes" and admit the need for tough decisions, including on welfare reform. We need strong mandate - Cameron | David Cameron has urged Conservatives to "look the British people in the eyes" and admit the need for tough decisions, including on welfare reform. We need strong mandate - Cameron |
| David Cameron said a "big, bold" welfare shake-up would be at the heart of the Tory conference in Manchester aimed at "getting Britain working". Tories unveil welfare shake-up | David Cameron said a "big, bold" welfare shake-up would be at the heart of the Tory conference in Manchester aimed at "getting Britain working". Tories unveil welfare shake-up |
| Leader David Cameron played down suggestions of a rift with mayor of London Broris Johnson over Conservative policy towards an EU Treaty referendum. No rift over referendum - Cameron | Leader David Cameron played down suggestions of a rift with mayor of London Broris Johnson over Conservative policy towards an EU Treaty referendum. No rift over referendum - Cameron |
| The Conservative Party chairman Eric Pickles opened its conference in Manchester by warning activists "the general election is not in the bag". Pickles - Win not in the bag | The Conservative Party chairman Eric Pickles opened its conference in Manchester by warning activists "the general election is not in the bag". Pickles - Win not in the bag |
| The digital democracy innovator who built the No 10 petitions website has been signed up to advise the Conservatives on how they can make government more open and efficient. Internet guru hired by Conservatives | The digital democracy innovator who built the No 10 petitions website has been signed up to advise the Conservatives on how they can make government more open and efficient. Internet guru hired by Conservatives |
| Former cabinet minister Lord (Ken) Baker told the conference the Conservatives are promising a new type of "technical school" in 12 cities across England if they are elected. These secondary schools, funded from the Academy budget, would be dedicated to engineering and science and would be linked to businesses and universities. Tories plan 'technical schools' | Former cabinet minister Lord (Ken) Baker told the conference the Conservatives are promising a new type of "technical school" in 12 cities across England if they are elected. These secondary schools, funded from the Academy budget, would be dedicated to engineering and science and would be linked to businesses and universities. Tories plan 'technical schools' |
| The Conservatives say they would create an extra 10,000 university places if elected funded by giving a 10% discount on student loan repayments to those who repaid ahead of schedule. Loan deal to fund student places | The Conservatives say they would create an extra 10,000 university places if elected funded by giving a 10% discount on student loan repayments to those who repaid ahead of schedule. Loan deal to fund student places |
| Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley's speech to the conference on Monday says large sums of money could be saved and put back into front-line services by cutting back on NHS bureaucracy. Tories seek NHS bureaucracy cut | Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley's speech to the conference on Monday says large sums of money could be saved and put back into front-line services by cutting back on NHS bureaucracy. Tories seek NHS bureaucracy cut |
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| William Hague ridicules Mandelson | William Hague ridicules Mandelson |
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| Tory conference: Monday | Tory conference: Monday |