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04-20-2005, 08:53 AM
Howard repeats tough stance on immigration
By Jenny Booth, Times Online
Michael Howard has refused to back down over his uncompromising stance on immigration, which has threatened to hijack the Conservative Party's wider political agenda.
The Tory leader was repeatedly questioned on his views on immigration at a press conference this morning which was supposed to focus on policing.
He was also forced to deny that a deputation of his own frontbenchers had asked him at the weekend to tone down his harsh rhetoric.
Mr Howard gave warning in a television debate last night that Britain could be torn apart by race riots if people believe immigration is out of control......
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,19809-1575980,00.html
By Jenny Booth, Times Online
Michael Howard has refused to back down over his uncompromising stance on immigration, which has threatened to hijack the Conservative Party's wider political agenda.
The Tory leader was repeatedly questioned on his views on immigration at a press conference this morning which was supposed to focus on policing.
He was also forced to deny that a deputation of his own frontbenchers had asked him at the weekend to tone down his harsh rhetoric.
Mr Howard gave warning in a television debate last night that Britain could be torn apart by race riots if people believe immigration is out of control......
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,19809-1575980,00.html