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1. 'Give heads more power to transform failing schools'
Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 October 2009 TORY education spokesman Michael Gove accused local authorities and trade unions of 'conspiring' to protect failing schools. Speaking at a fringe meeting on education at Manchester Town Hall, the shadow education minister called for headteachers to be given more powers to transform their schools. -
2. Pledge to build a flagship technical school
Manchester Evening News, Monday 05 October 2009 THE CONSERVATIVES will pledge to build a flagship 'technical school' in Greater Manchester as part of plans to boost vocational education. The school would be open to 14-19 year olds and focus on young apprenticeships, BTECs and other 'study-to-work' qualifications. -
3. Cameron targets region as vital step to No10
Manchester Evening News, Monday 05 October 2009 DAVID Cameron has revealed the Tories will target Greater Manchester as part of a massive pre-election 'policy push' at their crucial conference in the city this week. TheTory leader confirmed the north west would be a key battleground. -
4. Gordon Brown addresses Labour conference
Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 September 2009 BRITAIN will be presented with its "biggest choice for a generation" at next year's general election, Gordon Brown said in his last conference speech before the poll expected in the spring. -
5. Strike threat over Tory pay freeze plan
Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 October 2009 UNION leaders have warned there could be strike action if Tory plans to introduce a pay freeze on public sector workers go ahead. Shadow chancellor George Osborne, MP for Tatton, told the party conference in Manchester that all those on salaries of more than £18,000 would be affected. -
6. Cameron seeks safe path to No 10
Manchester Evening News, Friday 09 October 2009 THERE was a point in David Cameron's speech when a cloud of doubt began to form: isn't this just a touch dull? It was only later that enlightenment streamed through. Of course it was a bit dull. That was the point.