The battle for the soul of the Tory party is already over
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Issues concerning the selection of a new leader for the UK Conservative party are discussed. It is argued that Kenneth Clarke is the only person who could prevent the leadership going to Michael Portillo.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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In this election the last has come first, and the first last
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The failure of Michael Portillo to get through to the final stage of the contest for the leadership of the UK Conservative party has reversed long-held expectations that he would become leader one day. This development will be welcomed with relief by the Labour party.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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The challenge ahead: how to make the Conservative Party matter again
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The next leader of the UK Conservative party must face the challenge of reviving the party's significance in political and public life. He must be able to appeal directly to ordinary people, going beyond the narrow confines of the party itself.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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