Opinion - Why the Tories need the inner cities

U-turn if you want to - Cameron's Conservatives are cutting a swathe through old Tory policies and showing off their right-on environmental and global concerns. But when you get behind the rhetoric, is there really such a revolution going on?

Johnston, Philip, (2006)

Opinion - AnotherPre-Budget Report, another local government plea for extra funding

Johnston, Philip, (2005)

A bumpy ride for the Tories - The Conservative Party's conference in Blackpool next week is likely to be dominated by the leadership beauty contest. Each of the contenders brings the chance of a new direction. But which way will the party turn?

Johnston, Philip, (2005)