Category - david cameron

Integrity corrupted

Symon Hill — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:11:09 +0000

I’m sure that I’m not the only person feeling somewhat taken aback by the Prime Minister’s comments yesterday about corruption in Afghanistan.

Blaming the poor for poverty

Symon Hill — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:17:19 +0100

There are some politicians who, if given a choice between attacking powerful people and attacking vulnerable people, find it much easier to choose the latter.

Opportunity lies behind the political crisis

Terry Waite — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:58:48 +0100

Cynicism about politicians and political institutions runs very deep, says Terry Waite. But the current crisis is also an opportunity for change, for reinvesting politics with hope and the participation of people from outside 'the party system'.

The onward march of progressive conservatism?

Simon Barrow — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:00:09 +0000

A theologian whose forthcoming book 'Red Tory' is a much-anticipated event in the world of UK political publishing is imagining a quantum leap in conservative thought and practice.

'Country's prayers' are with Camerons

agency reporter — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:44:45 +0000

The whole country's thoughts and prayers are with the Cameron family after the death of six-year-old Ivan, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.

Cameron and Brown hail 'historic' US election outcome

staff writers — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:57:52 +0000

UK Conservative leader David Cameron pipped Labour PM Gordon Brown in the quest for a brush with 'Obama magic' by hailing the new US president-elect as the first of a fresh, pioneering generation of world leaders.

Progressive conservatism?

Simon Barrow — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:36:49 +0100

Theologian Phillip Blond argues for a 'radical conservatism' (small and large 'C') that puts social justice and poverty at the top of its agenda.

Lambeth rebuts Tory leader's comments on Archbishop and Sharia

staff writers — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:40:12 +0000

Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury's headquarters, has rejected claims made in a speech earlier this week by Conservative leader David Cameron, that Dr Rowan Williams was seeking the incorporation of Sharia law in the UK.

Migration back to being a political football again

staff writers — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:46:30 +0000

Migration issues are back in the headlines, with the two main parties vying over 'get tough' policies, and the government admitting that its recent labour force statistics have been wrong. But positive alternatives are also being mooted.

Church charity attacks Tory leader's pledge to 'make British poverty history'

staff writers — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:45:18 +0100

A church charity has attacked Tory Leader David Cameron and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, over their new commitments on inheritance tax. The challenge comes after a Cameron speech pledging to "make British poverty history".