William Hague goes ... openly the number of seats Mr Hague must win to avoid a leadership challenge, but speculation is rife that one is certain if Tony Blair emerges from the poll with a majority ...

Former foreign secretary and Conservative Party leader William Hague has ... dignity and vigour." Lord Hague, who studied Politics Philosophy and Economics, was president of the Oxford Union ...

William Hague has beaten ... Lord Mandelson masterminded Sir Tony Blair’s three election victories, including in 2001 – a defeat which forced Lord Hague to resign as Tory leader.

Hague was elected in an online vote by staff and alumni of the 800-year-old university. He will replace Chris Patten, the last British governor of Hong Kong , who has held the post since 2003.