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Boris Johnson launched the 2019 Conservative Party manifesto, with the slogan Get Brexit Done, Unleash Britain's Potential. The 59-page manifesto came 18 days before the general election. Speaking at its launch in Telford, Shropshire, the prime minister said the choice facing the country in this "closely fought" contest had "never been starker". Here is an at-a-glance looks at the key commitments: The NHS and social care  At-a-glance:  50,000 extra nurses to be recruited 50 million extra GP appointments a year  £34 billion extra funding a year for NHS Cross-party agreement sought to solve social care crisis 40 new hospitals Free hospital parking for selected patients and staff By Charles... … [Read more...] about Conservative Party manifesto 2019: key election promises and policies, at a glance

Boris Johnson launched the 2019 Conservative Party manifesto, with the slogan Get Brexit Done, Unleash Britain's Potential. The 59-page manifesto was released 18 days before yesterday's general election vote.  Speaking at its launch in Telford, Shropshire, the prime minister said the choice facing the country in this "closely fought" contest had "never been starker". Read more: How the Conservative Party won an election majority, in maps and charts Here is an at-a-glance looks at the key commitments: The NHS and social care  At-a-glance:  50,000 extra nurses to be recruited 50 million extra GP appointments a year  £34 billion extra funding a year for NHS Cross-party agreement sought to... … [Read more...] about Conservative Party manifesto: What are Boris Johnson’s NHS plans?

The "headbangers" in the Conservative party have won an internal battle after David Cameron signalled the "death knell" for moderate Tories by ending the frontbench careers of ministers such as Kenneth Clarke in this week's reshuffle, Nick Clegg has said. In some of his most aggressive comments about his coalition partners, the Liberal Democrat leader said the attorney general, Dominic Grieve, was sacked to allow the Tories to line up with "tyrants" such as Vladimir Putin in opposing the European convention on human rights. The deputy prime minister laughed off the demotion of Michael Gove as he accused the former education secretary of creating a "destructive relationship" with teachers. The Lib Dems have delayed their ministerial reshuffle until the autumn to distance themselves from the Tory changes this week as part of their "differentiation strategy". Clegg was scathing about Cameron's reshuffle, which in addition to the removal of Clarke and Grieve, also resulted in the departure … [Read more...] about Conservative party ‘headbangers’ have won, says Nick Clegg

As he stepped up to the stage to hear the result of the general election in Stoke-on-Trent North, secondary school teacher turned wannabe Tory MP Jonathan Gullis could only wait nervously for his name to be announced. Running against incumbent Ruth Smeeth in a constituency that has been Labour since the seat was first created in 1950 was always going to be risky. Yet with the electorate having voted 72 per cent leave, and the Jewish Labour MP having been practically hounded out of her own party by anti-Semitism, the Staffordshire stronghold could sense change in the offing. The pivotal moment came at around 11.30am on Friday morning when the 29-year-old was revealed to have eclipsed Smeeth’s... … [Read more...] about The new Tory faces set to transform the Conservative Party

The owner of a luxury Mayfair hotel threw a £12,000 party for Boris Johnson to celebrate his victory in the Tory leadership contest. Brown’s Hotel, owned by Sir Rocco Forte, paid for the bash after Johnson was named leader of the Conservative Party with a landslide victory over Jeremy Hunt . Johnson and guests reportedly enjoyed salmon mousse and cocktail sausages, while a magician provided the entertainment at the private reception. The costly bash was revealed in the latest update of the register of MPs interests - which also appeared to confirm Mr Johnson had bought a home with partner Carrie Symonds. The Register notes that as of July 19, Mr Johnson owns a 50% share of a residential property in London. The pair reportedly bought a £1.3 million home in Camberwell last month. The sales brochure described their new home as a "beautiful period residence offering an abundance of character". Describing it as "a superb residence", the sales brochure says: "The property … [Read more...] about Luxury hotel owner throws Boris Johnson a £12,000 Tory leadership victory party