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The Tories’ success will still depend on Labour
Cameron knows that the Tories’ new zest reflects the government’s - which is to say Mr Blair’s - fortunes more than their own, writes Geoffrey Wheatcroft, author of The Strange Death of Tory England.
Analysis
It’s the party, stupid
The Tories were looking for a leader and a future when they met in Blackpool. They need policies that haven’t been stolen by Labour and voters who aren’t going to die before the next election.
Leadership race
Philip Stephens: Cameron understands Tory task
David Cameron remains the candidate for the UK Conservative party leadership who has turned the contest into a serious political debate.
Leadership contenders
James Blitz on politics
The bad news for the Tories is that none of the four main men bidding for the party leadership is remotely risk free, writes James Blitz
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