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| Tories are ready for power - HagueConservative leader William Hague challenges the prime minister to call the next election, saying the Tories are ready and willing to govern. Webcast archiveBBC News Online has been putting your e-mails to the leading figures at the party conference, as well as covering fringe meetings. Sing if you're glad to be ToryTory homosexuals look on the bright side of being gay and conservative at the Torche reception and party. Tories get tough on drugsAnn Widdecombe unveils plans for a mandatory �100 fine for drug possession, but meets a storm of criticism. Portillo aims for private health boostShadow chancellor Michael Portillo says he wants to boost private spending on health, while still leaving room for tax cuts. Major urges Tories to 'reach out'Former prime minister John Major warns the Tories they must embrace the disadvantaged if they are to win the next election. Hague: All to play forWilliam Hague sets the tone for the Tory party conference with a confident claim he can win the next election. Clarke: The lucky loserKen Clarke tells BBC News Online the Tories' fortunes are rising, but the party still needs to come up with a big picture for the voters. |
Your e-mails answered Recruiting Tories via the bedroom Assinder at the seasideWiddecombe's Widdeo The people's prime minister?Hague appeals to the masses Widdecombe backfiresZero tolerance a lead balloon Tory drugs rowCannabis and the establishment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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