Will the red Tories spill blue blood?
Sunder Katwala, secretary-general of the Fabian Society, writes a full and rigorous response to the Demos Progressive Conservativism Project.
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Cameron needs to avoid being a one-idea pony
Cameron's little talk to Demos today (to launch their Progressive Conservatism Project) was full of pleasant abstract stuff about de-centralisation as a means to fairness. But what was most interesting was how dangerous the Tory schools policy suddenly se
UK 'could run out of money very soon' warns Cameron amid fears of 70-style IMF bail-out
Speaking to the think tank Demos, which has close links to New Labour, Mr Cameron had said it was clear Labour was now 'running the risk' of ending up back at the IMF asking for help, which he said no responsible government would allow.
Don't be too quick to dismiss "Red Toryism"
'It is easy to see the whole project as a bizarre mess into which David Cameron should not have allowed himself to be dragged ... but I think dismissing this Red Tory approach out of hand would be an error.'
Introducing 'Red Toryism'
Tim Montgomerie discusses the Progressive Conservatism Project in his Tory Diary blog.
Britain may need IMF bail-out, warns David Cameron
In a speech to the traditionally centre-left think tank Demos, Tory leader, David Cameron said it was the debt crisis that had put the country in such a weak position.
Dead end for David Cameron at Demos
Iain Martin comes to Thatcher's defence following debate at the Progressive Conservatism Project launch with David Cameron.
Cameron the Radical?
Alex Massie discusses progressive conservatism and Thatchersim in his Spectator blog.
Clarke's 'Right-wing nationalist' gaffe creates embarrassment for Cameron
David Cameron rejected claims that he was a 'Right-wing nationalist' today as he tried to defuse a fresh row over Kenneth Clarke's comeback. In a speech to Demos, the Tory leader made a direct pitch to Labour and Liberal Democrat voters and declared hi
Cameron hails 'progressive' future
The Tory leader's comments came at the launch of a "progressive conservatism project" launched by the thinktank Demos, which is independent but has previously been closely linked to New Labour.
Low-carbon economy needs new regulatory approach
Ofgem should make ‘public value’ main goal rather than focusing on post-privatisation issues of price and efficiency, says new Demos report
Newcastle-Gateshead seeing new ‘brain gain’
People leaving London for north-east as Tyneside companies tempt recruits with better quality of life, according to new regeneration report
Localism alone won’t reform public services
Public sector must be adaptable enough to meet individual needs of users, rather than simply offering a choice of service providers.
Sweden beats US as most ‘creative’ nation
Restrictions on biotechnology research and ‘unwelcoming’ immigration policies are reducing U.S. competitiveness
Digital TV will ‘undermine licence fee’
Government should address long-term future for publicly funded television during current BBC charter review, says senior advisor
British public fears new US space race
Poll shows strong support for UK science projects such as Beagle but people are concerned about Bush’s military space strategy
Personalisation will transform public sector
Government’s promise of personalised services will increase public expectations and create wave of demand-led reform, says new Demos report.
Professional women take on old boy’s network
Networked feminists ‘have it all’ through personal careers and collective action to tackle workplace inequality, says new report
New partnerships needed to fight disablism
Legislation alone will not stamp out discrimination unless public attitudes towards disabled people also change, says new report
Children should be ‘entitled to school trips’
Regular ‘school safaris’ would help children overcome fears about local environment and connect them to wider ‘green’ issues, says new report