Philip Cowley

U.K. Conservatives Make History Voting Against Cameron on EU

Lawmakers from David Cameron’s Conservative Party voted against the government’s legislative program in a show of defiance over his policy toward the rest of Europe.

Cameron Bid to Counter Tory Rebellion on EU Falters

British Prime Minister David Cameron’s bid to defuse a rebellion in his Conservative Party faltered as Tory lawmakers and his Liberal Democrat coalition partners criticized his proposal to support a bill authorizing a referendum on U.K. membership in the European Union.

Cameron Faces Gay-Marriage Fight Amid Child-Care Spat

David Cameron faces battles with his own Tory lawmakers over plans to legalize gay marriage and with his coalition partner, Nick Clegg, over changes to child care designed to cut costs for working parents.

Thatcher’s Grip on U.K. Tories Undiminished by Her Death

More than two decades after she left office, Margaret Thatcher’s death this month provided a reminder of the difficulties she continues to create for those who succeeded her as leader of Britain’s Conservative Party.

Cameron Retreat May Leave Rebel Conservatives Wanting More

British Prime Minister David Cameron’s retreat over his proposed House of Lords overhaul may embolden rebellious members of his Conservative Party.

Cameron Stresses Urgency of Crisis as U.K. Lawmakers Rebel Before EU Vote

Prime Minister David Cameron stressed the urgency of resolving the euro region’s debt crisis as he tried to maintain discipline in his Conservative Party before U.K. lawmakers vote on the European Union today.

Clegg Tries to Head Off U.K. Liberal Democrat Rebellion Over Tuition Fees

U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will try to persuade his Liberal Democrat lawmakers this week to back a policy they oppose, seeking to assuage concerns that they’re the fall guys for unpopular measures by David Cameron ’s Conservative-led coalition.

Cameron Urges Anti-EU Conservatives Not to Back Call for U.K. Referendum

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron called on members of his Conservative Party who are opposed to the European Union not to back a call for a referendum on EU membership in a vote in the House of Commons tonight.

Vacationing Cameron Rushed Home to Regain Control as Riots Struck London

Prime Minister David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson, caught on foreign vacations as the worst rioting since the 1980s hit the British capital, were forced to rush home to reassert order and fend off criticism.

Labour Leadership Winner Miliband Has Lawmakers, Voters to Woo

Ed Miliband will address the U.K.’s opposition Labour Party for the first time as leader tomorrow, seeking to win over the majority of lawmakers and activists who failed to back him.

"Bringing it before Parliament is the easy bit."

- Philip Cowley on May 13, 2013

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Cameron Meets Security Chiefs on Suspected London Terror

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