Starmer is 'all mouth and no trousers' on defense, says Kemi Badenoch Thursday, 9 April, 2026 Kemi Badenoch - In case you missed it, Keir Starmer flew to the Middle East on Tuesday with a plan to discuss ways to “uphold the ceasefire” between the US, Israel and Iran. We all want to see an end to the conflict in Iran but, as with so much of what Starmer says, the reality will fall far short of what the PM promises. The truth is that any part Britain might play in “upholding the ceasefire”... Articles
Warning on plastic bag tax plans 27th July 2011 Northern Ireland Conservatives chairman, Irwin Armstrong, has questioned the wisdom of the proposed plastic bags levy, which DOE minister Alex Attwood recently... Local News
Northern Ireland Conservative blasts DUP's "Jurassic" attitude to pride event 26th July 2011 Stephen Hylands, the Northern Ireland Conservatives representative at the ‘Pride on the Hill’ debate at Stormont, criticised the DUP for failing to engage with... Local News
Where will the Executive find money to freeze tuition fees? 22nd July 2011 Northern Ireland Conservatives chairman, Irwin Armstrong, has challenged the executive to specify where the money will come from to freeze university tuition... Local News
Concerns over Poots' plan for Lagan Valley hospital 21st July 2011 Lagan Valley Conservatives have expressed concerns about the restrictions to the A & E opening hours at Lagan Valley hospital announced by DUP Health Minister... Local News
NI Conservatives blast SF's bookshop for 'peddling hate'. 21st July 2011 Irwin Armstrong, chairman of the Northern Ireland Conservatives, has branded a T Shirt depicting revellers dancing on Margaret Thatcher’s grave, “shocking... Local News
Chairman hails Clarke's Open triumph 18th July 2011 The Northern Ireland Conservative chairman, Irwin Armstrong, has hailed Darren Clarke’s triumph in the Open Championship at Royal St George’s. Local News
Conservative minister saves Bangor coast guard 14th July 2011 Leeman welcomes coast guard decision. Local News
Riots show division not being addressed 11th July 2011 The Northern Ireland Conservatives’ chairman, Irwin Armstrong, has warned that violence in the run up to the marching season demonstrates divisions in our... Local News
Conservatives lead on Air Passenger Duty 8th July 2011 Northern Ireland Conservatives chairman, Irwin Armstrong, has welcomed the NI Affairs Committee’s report on Air Passenger Duty, which recommends that the levy... Local News
We’re ending low pay in work 3rd October 2019 People’s hard work and talents should be rewarded fairly. That has long been a key principle of Conservative government.We have made huge strides in the last... National News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
