National News

Blair memoirs back Coalition Government on deficit reductionSayeeda Warsi says the Coalition Government's argument on cutting the deficit has been backed by Tony Blair.

Academy status already planned for 142 schools142 schools are already set to convert to Academy status within weeks of the Academy Act being passed.

3500 pubs closed under LabourGrant Shapps says too many community pubs closed because of Labour's policies.

Osborne slams Labour for economic policy failureThe Chancellor has criticised the previous Government for failing to have a plan to deal with the record budget deficit.

Labour ignored crucial warnings over pensions raidSayeeda Warsi criticises Ed Balls and others for wrecking our pensions system.

Labour hopefuls should forfeit severance payBaroness Warsi calls on the leadership candidates to forego their "£20,000 reward for failure"

Supporting the flood victims in PakistanBaroness Warsi, Conservative Party Co-Chairman, urges people to give whatever they can.

Pickles announces plans to stop 'lobbying on the rates'Eric Pickles has proposed tougher rules to stop public funds being used to subsidise political campaigning.

The driving purpose of the coalition governmentThe Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have said that "deficit reduction and continuing to ensure economic recovery is the most urgent issue facing Britain".

The driving purpose of the coalition governmentThe Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have said that "deficit reduction and continuing to ensure economic recovery is the most urgent issue facing Britain".

Ending the era of soaring Council Tax risesThe public will be given the power to veto excessive council tax rises.

Home Secretary announces radical police shake-upTheresa May has unveiled plans to re-establish the link between the police and the public.

Championing British business abroadDavid Cameron announces a new commercially-minded focus to Foreign Office activities.

National Citizen Service to be pilotedDavid Cameron announces plans for National Citizen Service pilot schemes next summer.

Cameron discusses key issues with President ObamaDavid Cameron is undertaking his first official visit to the United States since becoming Prime Minister.

Our Big Society AgendaDavid Cameron has set out plans for "the biggest redistribution of power from elites in Whitehall to the man and woman on the street"

Rapid review of counter-terrorism powersTheresa May announces a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers.

Time to stop the councillor pay hikesGrant Shapps criticises LGA hikes in councillor pay and bins Labour plans for "golden" payments.

Chancellor launches Spending ChallengeGeorge Osborne has asked the public to submit ideas on how government can deliver more for less.

We will make government accountable to the peopleThe Prime Minister has outlined plans to end Labour's top-down, centralising approach.