Letters From A Tory Daily views on British politics and the Conservative Party from a centre-right thinker who writes letters on his blog to politicians, journalists and many others.

“You may not recognise marriage in a tax system, but you sure do in a political system”
- William Hague taunts Harriet Harman over the fact that her husband, Jack Dromey, is to fight a reputedly safe Labour seat at the general election.

Dear William Hague,
As a hugely respected member of the Shadow Cabinet, I always have high expectations of your policies and competence.  Unfortunately, if what I read is true then my respect for you will be violently shaken.  Rumours are gathering that secret plans to reintroduce hunting foxes, stags and other animals have been drawn up [...]

“I get students writing to tell me about having a Hagueathon: they are trying to drink 14 pints, or have a three-legged one where two of them drink seven pints. That is my contribution to the English language. Margaret Thatcher contributed ‘Thatcherism’, all I’ve contributed is the name of a drinking contest.”
- William Hague

“It has got to such a bad state that, when John Prescott and Margaret Beckett left the Cabinet, its average IQ fell”
- William Hague, on the “increasingly low ministerial calibre of the Government”

Dear William Hague,
I hope you’re watching carefully because this week has not been a good one for opponents of further EU integration.  It was only a matter of days ago that the Conservatives were celebrating their advances in the European elections, which was swiftly followed by negotiations on forming a new eurosceptic group called ‘the [...]

Dear William Hague,
The soundbytes in the morning papers will bring joy to the hearts of many Conservatives around the country – Labour in third place with under 16% of the popular vote.  On the BBC election coverage last night, you came across as relaxed, optimistic and sincere while Harriet Harman tried to divert the conversation onto MPs [...]

Dear William Hague,
Like many people within the Conservative Party, I have a huge amount of respect for you.  Your quick wit and sharp mind are an important asset for us and will be for several years to come.  Sadly, on this one occasion, I must take issue with you on your stance regarding the ‘wildcat [...]

“Trying to force the Lisbon Treaty down the Irish people’s throats again is not only a dangerous distraction from that agenda; it is profoundly undemocratic.”
- William Hague, on the Irish government’s aim to hold a second referendum next year

Dear William Hague
Yet again, you are hitting all the right notes.  As Miliband cowers in his Whitehall Office and leaves Zimbabwe to rot, you are sending out the most powerful signal from Britain to China about their arms sales to Robert Mugabe.
I wholeheartedly agree with your statement: ”The international community must speak with one voice on [...]

Dear William Hague,
I fear that the Conservative bid for a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty will come crashing down today.  Your efforts have been appreciated by everyone who believes in democratic principles and who cares about the future of this country, but it won’t be enough.
My prediction for today’s vote is relatively simple: a few Labour [...]

Dear William Hague,
As you have been doing some excellent work on the lack of an EU Referendum,  the Government are clearly backed into a corner.  Now is your chance to ram home your advantage and humiliate Nick Clegg as well.
This morning’s papers show that Nick Clegg has quite miraculously decided that he thinks we should [...]