Directory of 2003 Resources

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The election was triggered by the enforced resignation of Iain Duncan-Smith, who lost a vote of confidence. Only one nomination had been received, and the only candidate, Michael Howard, was declared elected.

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• Duncan Smith, Iain
• Howard, Michael

Resources in This Category

• BBC News: Duncan Smith faces leadership vote

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/3221105.stm
  Iain Duncan Smith is fighting for his political life after Tory MPs force a confidence vote in his leadership of the party. Timetable for the day's events.

• BBC News: Howard crowned Tory leader

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/3245561.stm
  Michael Howard urges the Tories to unite behind him after he is confirmed as the new party leader. Links to related articles.

• Telegraph: A new mood of unity as Howard takes helm

  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1446123/A-new-mood-of-unity-as-Howard-takes-helm.html
  A new mood of unity and optimism swept through Conservative ranks at Westminster as Michael Howard was "crowned" the party leader.

• Telegraph: Deals, plots and still IDS fought on

  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/1445449/Deals-plots-and-still-IDS-fought-on.html
  As the Tory leader fought for his political life, deals were being made for the succession.

• Telegraph: Duncan Smith makes his last stand

  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1445402/Duncan-Smith-makes-his-last-stand.html
  Iain Duncan Smith has addressed the backbench 1922 Committee in a last-ditch attempt to persuade Tory MPs to keep him as their leader.

• Telegraph: I've changed and the party must too, says Howard

  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1445870/Ive-changed-and-the-party-must-too-says-Howard.html
  Michael Howard said he had changed and his party must do the same if it wanted to return to power.

• Telegraph: Tories rally round the new leader

  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1446040/Tories-rally-round-the-new-leader.html
  Leading Conservatives have been quick to praise Michael Howard's election as party leader.

 

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