Tory rivals issue their personal manifestos

Article Abstract:

Personal manifestos have been launched by Kenneth Clarke and Iain Duncan Smith, the rival candidates for the leadership of the UK Conservative party. The details of the two candidates' contrasting styles and policies are now becoming clear, with many issues being addressed.

Political activity, Duncan Smith, Iain

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With a spring in his Hush Puppies, Ken takes on the Right brigade

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Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has become more extreme, according to Kenneth Clarke, who is seeking the leadership of the Conservative party. He believes that Iain Duncan Smith, his rival candidate, would be too subservient to Thatcher.

Interview, Politicians

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Archer wins the race to be Tory mayor candidate

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The UK Conservative party has chosen millionaire novelist Jeffrey Archer as its candidate for Mayor of London, England. This decision has attracted considerable controversy, and Archer has not received the endorsement of his rival, Steven Norris. However, bookmakers have installed Archer as favourite to become Mayor, followed by Ken Livingstone, whom Labour party leader Tony Blair is trying to block as a candidate.

Political aspects, London, England, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Mayoral candidates, Endorsements, Archer, Jeffrey

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