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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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| 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? |
| TARGET HARMAN | TARGET HARMAN |
| There is likely to be no shortage of Brown-bashing at this week's gathering. However, on day one of the conference, Harriet Harman has proved the Tories' number one target. Sir George Young chastised her for omitting Lady Thatcher from a government document celebrating "women in power". And Boris Johnson made a non-too veiled reference to news that Labour's deputy had spoken to police over allegations she left the scene of a minor car crash. The London mayor told party members: "Once again it is up to us to sweep up the crushed indicator lights of a classic Labour car crash." | There is likely to be no shortage of Brown-bashing at this week's gathering. However, on day one of the conference, Harriet Harman has proved the Tories' number one target. Sir George Young chastised her for omitting Lady Thatcher from a government document celebrating "women in power". And Boris Johnson made a non-too veiled reference to news that Labour's deputy had spoken to police over allegations she left the scene of a minor car crash. The London mayor told party members: "Once again it is up to us to sweep up the crushed indicator lights of a classic Labour car crash." |
| MORE BORIS | MORE BORIS |
| Another gem from the colourful mayor of London, who has been known to make the odd gaffe - having already made apologies to Liverpool, Portsmouth, Papua New Guinea and TV chef Jamie Oliver. He opened his speech by saying how pleased he was to be in Manchester "one of the few great British cities I have yet to insult". | Another gem from the colourful mayor of London, who has been known to make the odd gaffe - having already made apologies to Liverpool, Portsmouth, Papua New Guinea and TV chef Jamie Oliver. He opened his speech by saying how pleased he was to be in Manchester "one of the few great British cities I have yet to insult". |
| 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 |
| WILLIAM HAGUE ON LORD MANDELSON Advertisement | WILLIAM HAGUE ON LORD MANDELSON Advertisement |
| William Hague ridicules Mandelson | William Hague ridicules Mandelson |
| PREVIOUS DAYS | PREVIOUS DAYS |
| Tory conference: Monday | Tory conference: Monday |