Damian Flanagan: What drives the Conservatives’ underlying problems? For answers, ponder our exile from the cities of the north. Monday, 1 July, 2019 Picture this scene. There’s a semi-secret political group in Manchester whose meetings can not be made public for fear of reprisal. You are unlikely to find a poster in support of them in any window across the city and they struggle to find candidates who campaign or distribute any leaflets. They have pitiful means to fund their activities in a city of over 550,000 people. So why am I even writing... Articles
Every vote for Labour in Manchester is a vote for Corbyn 22nd May 2017 The Brexit negotiations will start right after the election - don't risk Jeremy Corbyn in charge of Brexit. Every vote for Labour in Manchester is a vote for... Local News
David Semple Fights For A Fairer Rusholme 12th April 2017 Times have certainly changed in Rusholme since our last Conservative Councillor, Dame Kathleen Mary Ollerenshaw. In 1978 the Conservative Party had 46... Local News
Sean Anstee: We need a bold new Manchester 13th December 2016 Cllr Sean Anstee is the Conservative Party candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Leader of Trafford Council. Read his latest article on why he is... Local News
Op-ed: Labour’s view of Jews is an antisemitic caricature worthy of the USSR 22nd September 2016 Written for our website's new "ViewPoint" section, Richard Mather's brilliant article: The UK Labour Party is no longer in the business of winning elections... Articles
Together we will build a better Britain 13th July 2016 I am honoured and humbled to have been chosen by the Conservative Party to become its leader. I would like to pay tribute to the other candidates during the... Articles
David Cameron's Address to the Nation 27th June 2016 The country has just taken part in a giant democratic exercise, perhaps the biggest in our history. Over 33 million people from England, Scotland, Wales... Articles
Manchester Conservatives Manifesto 2nd May 2016 Manchester Conservatives believe in livable and affordable communities, as well as a competitive and dynamic local economy. In this manifesto we set out how we... Articles
Higher Blackley - Our First Challenge 26th January 2016 Dear friends, this is our first challenge of 2016 and I’m calling for your help! Many of you will know that Blackley is in fact the area of Manchester where we... Articles
From Conference with Confidence 7th November 2015 Life as a Conservative in Manchester can sometimes be tough and this conference was a stark reminder of the behaviour to which some of our opponents will stoop... Articles
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
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The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News