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MORE than 130 Tory councillors have warned David Cameron he risks tearing the Conservative party apart if he ignores grassroots activists.   The warning letter, which will be delivered to the Prime Minister, says many activists and councillors believe he has only met the “minimum outcome we could hope for in any renegotiation” after scraping together a new deal with EU leaders. Meanwhile Ben Harris-Quinney, councillor for North East Hertfordshire slammed the party’s top brass, saying: “It's time the Conservative Party leadership placed it's grassroots members and manifesto commitments back at the top their priority list, and stopped trying to disempower both with weasel words and political trickery.” The letter states: “We do not feel these manifesto commitments alone were enough to represent a good deal for Britain in Europe, but given the clarity of the commitment they were at least the minimum outcome we could hope for in any renegotiation. “As they have ...

JOBLESS Britons are being denied work in favour of economic migrants from Eastern Europe, it has been claimed. Dozens of vacancies on a Government-backed recruitment site require people to speak Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian and Russian. Agencies can advertise for work with language requirements where it is necessary for the role. But an investigation by the Daily Express found companies are actively seeking security guards, cleaners, customer service advisors and teaching assistants fluent in languages other than English. One advert on the Universal Jobmatch site stressed it was “essential” an experienced painter and decorator was able to converse in Polish. Critics said the scandal laid bare the “discrimination” against UK workers which was a symptom of our toxic relationship with a borderless EU. Tory MP Philip Hollobone said: “Whatever happened to British jobs for British workers? When ordinary British job vacancies can only be filled by people who speak an eastern...

NEW DELHI: Storm clouds were gathering Thursday over cricket's World T20, with organisers still to release tickets or confirm the venues, less than a month before the tournament begins in India. Hundreds of thousands of supporters are expected to attend the 16-team contest which begins on March 8, the first time India has hosted the world cup for the game's newest and most popular format. But with question marks over the presence of the West Indies and New Delhi yet to receive clearance to host matches, fans who need to secure flights, hotels and even visas are still unable to firm up travel plans. The official line from the Indian board is that any glitches will be ironed out and there is no cause for alarm. “Everything will be sorted out very soon,” Anurag Thakur, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), said. But Paul Ford, co-founder of New Zealand's Beige Brigade fan club, said it was now simply too late for some fans. “We would ...

SHARJAH: West Indies international Darren Sammy delivered a calculated final over as Peshawar Zalmi survived a whirlwind Ravi Bopara knock to beat Karachi Kings by three runs in a tense finish in Sharjah on Thursday. Bopara smashed 67 of 32 balls in an innings that included five fours and four sixes to help revive his team after they slumped to 48-5 in 8.5 overs. Bopara was accompanied by Sohail Tanvir (23) to establish a crucial 61-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Earlier, James Vince (44) had laid the foundation for Kings to chase the 183 set by Zalmi. None of the other Kings batsmen succeeded in putting up an impressive show. Zalmi players kept it tight on the field and grabbed three sharp opportunities to run out Nauman Anwar, Imad Wasim and Usama Mir. Zalmi’s pace spearhead Wahab Riaz took two wickets, whereas Shaun Tait, skipper Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Asghar and Darren Sammy claimed one wicket each. For more detail    Peshawar hold ne...

STRICTLY COME DANCING'S Giovanni Pernice cutely referred to Georgia May Foote as his "amore", when he wished her a happy 25th birthday this afternoon.   The dancer took to Instagram to post a steamy kissing snap of the pair, who met when they were partnered up for the BBC One dancing show last year. The couple couldn't have looked more loved-up if they'd tried in the romantic photo, which saw the petite actress delicately holding the dashing Italian's face. "Happy birthday Amore!!!" Giovanni captioned the message, which pictured the stars in matching black ensembles. Georgia has reportedly been dating the Sicilian, also 25, since December, shortly after she ended her eight-month romance with fellow Coronation Street star Sean Ward. For more detail    'Happy birthday amore' Giovanni Pernice smooches Georgia May Foote in loved-up online snap

A WILD elephant spread panic when it went on the rampage in India's West Bengal state. The beast tried to enter a shopping mall today, damaging over 40 houses and shops and trampling several vehicles.   The animal went berserk before it was tranquillised by the Forest personnel. Local administrator Anurag Srivastava said: "We are assessing the damage. (The elephant) caused a lot of commotion. But now it has been contained."   The wild beast caused quite a commotion as crowds of people gathered to watch it from their balconies and roof tops. For more detail   Chaos as WILD ELEPHANT goes on shopping centre rampage destroying cars and buildings

President Barack Obama believes some Americans voted against him because of his race. But he also thinks a number of people backed him in 2008 because his would be a historic presidency.   “I have no doubt there are people who voted against me because of race … or didn’t approve of my agenda because of race,” Obama said in an interview published Thursday by the Chicago Tribune . “I also suspect there are a bunch of people who are excited or voted for me because of the notion of the first African-American president … Those things cut both ways.” Obama, facing his final year in the White House, hopes to have set “a tone for the next president” that’s not as harsh as the rhetoric heard on the campaign trail. Donald Trump, for example, has called for a temporary ban on Muslims traveling to the U.S. and a wall on the southern border to keep out Mexican immigrants. The president has alluded to the billionaire businessman’s controversial propos...