Oxford Cuts Ties With Tories Over Racism Row
Oxford University has withdrawn its name from one of its oldest societies after a row over a racist joke.
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Oxford disowns its student Tories in racist joke row
Conservative Association told to change its name after an alcohol-fuelled evening at Oxford University when racist jokes were told.
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NHS-hating Tory Daniel Hannan at centre of racist storm
Controversial Tory MEP Daniel Hannan is at the centre of a racist storm.
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Two-thirds of Tory MPs will not support Cameron's commitment to the NHS reveal the Independent & Daily Mirror
Reports in the Independent and Daily Mirror reveal that in a survey two-thirds of Conservative back bench MPs do not support David Cameron's commitment to protect NHS funding. Meanwhile more than half of Conservative MPs covered by the survey did support tax-breaks for private health care.
24 Aug 2009
Tory MPs revolt over Cameron's NHS plans - Tory MPs revolt over Cameron's NHS plans Majority of backbenchers oppose leader's proposal to exempt hospitals from cuts
David Cameron faces a revolt by his own MPs over his flagship policy to raise National Health Service spending by a level above inflation each year.
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24 Aug 2009
David Cameron's NHS 'safe' claim hit by lack of support from Tory MPs
David Cameron's claim that the NHS is safe in Tory hands has been hit by a poll showing most of his MPs say it has no future in its current form.
JL
24 Aug 2009
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