Statement from David Cameron

The following statement was made today by David Cameron MP, Leader of the Conservative Party, on the resignation of Ian Paisley as First Minister…
“Ian Paisley has been a formidable figure in British politics for many decades.
“His term as First Minister of Northern Ireland has helped to forge a peace which many thought was impossible to [...]

Note from the Party Chairman

David Cameron will be appearing on the Parkinson show on Saturday night, alongside Lewis Hamilton and Ian McKellen.
It looks set to be a great show, so make sure you tune in to ITV1 at 10.35pm.
Best Wishes,
Caroline Spelman
Chairman of the Conservative Party

The Video Trailer: New Politics

At Party Conference last week this video was used prior to David Cameron’s speech.  We reckon it was a pretty good scene-setter.  The Conservative Party is about New Politics right across the UK…not just Northern Ireland

New Tory Lord to Take on the UUP

According to Dan McGinn writing in the Belfast Telegraph, new Tory Lord, David Trimble, has no problem with Conservatives contesting elections against his former Party.  On the hustings with David Cameron in Scotland, Lord Trimble of Lisnagarvey, who defected to the Conservatives this week, made clear that he could “understand people in Scotland being fed up with [...]

Bottom of the List - Wellbeing of the Child Report

There’s a big bad world out there.  Here in Northern Ireland we’re fixated with our ‘problems’.  But sometimes we get the wrong perspective on what our problems actually are.  Read David Cameron’s speech on the Wellbeing of the Child. 
  
“Sometimes a piece of research is published which goes straight to the heart of the national debate [...]

It’s a New Day…

 
This video - the introduction to David Cameron’s Conference Speech at the Party Conference in Bournemouth - gives a sense of what Conservatives are trying to achieve.  It’s a new day for Northern Ireland too.  On March 7 you can vote for a new start.  New politics for a New Northern Ireland. 

Cameron Urges Northern Ireland to Move On

David Cameron on his visit to support Northern Ireland Assembly candidates today urged local politicians to move on and focus on real issues rather than the issue of whether they should designate as Unionist or Nationalist.  His comments followed statements from the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party that questioned Conservatives’ commitment to the union.  We hope our [...]

Official - Conservatives to Field 9 Candidates in Assembly Elections

The Conservatives today confirmed they are to field 9 candidates in the Assembly elections on March 7.  Full details of all our candidates are available on this site as from today.  It is expected that David Cameron will be in Northern Ireland in the next few days to launch the Conservative campaign.  According to Jeff [...]

More candidates announced…

The Conservatives have announced yet more candidates for the forthcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections.  Further candidates will be announced shortly.  Full details of all candidates will be available on this web site first. 

David Cameron to Support Conservative Assembly Candidates

David Cameron will be supporting local Conservative candidates contesting the Assembly elections.  The Party leader pledged to take part in the hustings when he was last in Northern Ireland late last year - he has made two official visits to the province since taking office. 

Make sure you book mark this site for further information about [...]