Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish National Party has rebounded from the referendum defeat to emerge as the likely third-biggest party and kingmaker in the UK parliament.
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Last year’s independence referendum failed narrowly, but the Scottish electorate has emerged as a force that may well decide who forms the next British government.
Nick Clegg’s in a sweet spot.
Liberal Democrats
Losing seats but gaining power is likely to be an apt title for any book written about the Lib Dems 2015 election experience.
You have seen yourselves that I have spoken to you from Hastings.
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Set it in stone or face the wrath of your electorate? That’s no way to carry on.
Anyone for Communities and Local Government?
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Now the electorate seems to be taking the possibility of one seriously, what would a Labour cabinet actually look like?
Tell us what you really think.
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Surprise! Almost everyone supports gay marriage (even UKIP voters).
Executive transvestite Eddie Izzard leads the charge for Labour.
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There are two types of election campaign; one consists of leader debates, speeches by politicians, press releases and photo opportunities organised by the national parties, together with media interviews…
UK politics is no longer a political tango for two, as this party leaders’ debate illustrated.
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Voters in the UK are again looking beyond the traditional two-party system and look set to put paid to a famous proposition of political science.
Page five of your textbooks class.
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With smaller parties piling on the pressure, what is the magic number for Labour or the Conservatives?
Union City Blues. Activists join anti-Thatcher protests in 2013.
Chris Beckett
British orgainsed labour has remained relevant despite the onslaught suffered during the 1980s, but it lacks the institutional structure that would make the future secure.
Yes, the environment can be a vote winnner.
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Labour leader didn’t bash Cameron as hard as predicted on Libya.
Still smoking: Redcar’s Corus Steel plant.
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After losing the seat in 2010, Labour parachuted in a former advisor from Islington to reclaim Redcar and Cleveland – but the Greens may have played a surprise trump card.
Can I get a hell yes?
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Labour leader has capitalised on low expectations to become a real contender for Number 10.
Man of the hour.
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Why be a fan of what people expect you to be when you can embrace Milifandom instead?
The ‘Socialist Car of State’.
Photo made available courtesy of the BFI.
Archive videos show the Conservative rhetoric on Labour economic mismanagement hasn’t changed much.
Miliband might ease the squeeze in Canary Wharf but what about the rest of the country?
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Miliband throws renters a lifeline but the neediest still miss out on affordable housing.
High five to the people at home.
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The Labour campaign is coming together – but it still risks falling into the same old traps.
Seasoned campaigner.
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Bradford West’s candidates are locked in a grandiose, mudslinging back-and-forth of character assassination. Who’ll come out on top?
A warmer welcome for immigrants?
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Smaller party leaders could push for a more generous approach if called upon to support a Labour government.
Labour may get less than they’re hoping for with their tax proposals.
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Labour’s manifesto promise of fairer taxes – re-introducing the 10p tax and raising the top rate for high earners – sounds good. But they may not see the benefits in reality.
There’s few enough bright sparks here.
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As one, the parties have missed the point when it comes to the digital economy and failed to recognise what’s really needed.