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Originally Posted by fragment
This whole Tory leadership contest dragged on much longer than the general election did! Despite that, I haven't followed it at all, not being a Tory supporter by inclination. Do you feel like giving us a breakdown of the direction he wants to take the Conservative party, where he stands on issues such as Iraq, public service reform, the EU and immigration? How will he fare in a showdown with Blair or Brown? Is he likely to unite the Conservatives and turn around their fortunes?
I have to admit I'm not sure what "modern passionate conservatism" might mean. Is it going to be a significant change in policy outlook, or a rebranding exercise?
I'm pretty demanding, aren't I?
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He feels that taxes should decrease, however has stipulated that it is impossible to specify how much they will change too long before an election.
Against Brown, who is his most likely adversary i think he would fare very well. He has immense speaking talent which often includes Noteless speeches. He would also make Brown look very old.
He is anti EU. As far as i have been able to gather he was an original supporter of the iraq war, but this has been kept quiet. Im not sure where he stands on immigration.
He is a member of the exclusive "Whites" Club in London.
He is also related to the British Royal Family by descent through his paternal grandmother from King William IV and his wife is a descendent of King Charles II.
More when i get it.