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Article: Howard: A big task to win power.(News)

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The Birmingham Post (England)
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May 16, 2005
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Byline: By Jamie Lyons

Michael Howard has admitted the Tories face a massive task if they are to win the next election.

The Conservative leader said it was not just a case of 'one more heave'. He said the party had to reconnect with voters if it was to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat.

Mr Howard also called for a clean fight in the contest to succeed him as leader. And he said Ken Clarke - who yesterday revealed he was considering standing - was too old for the ...

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