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Both Labour and the Conservatives could do deals with smaller parties to survive in a minority government. Here’s how it works.
The Conservatives argue that the rest of Europe wants reform too. Is this true?
Labour leader didn’t bash Cameron as hard as predicted on Libya.
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.
The press doesn’t have as much sway with voters as it once did, but it still sets the boundaries of debate.
George Osborne’s favourite catchphrase has a long tradition.
Conservative sport manifesto puts the elite ahead of the grassroots.
Labour leader has capitalised on low expectations to become a real contender for Number 10.
Boris is on the campaign trail for the Tories but he needs to hone his personal campaign a bit more carefully.
Are relations between Scotland and England really as fractious as the Conservatives want us to believe?
Lasting rancour towards Labour and fear of an EU exit leave the overseas territory caught between a rock and a hard place.
Our immigration expert evaluates the manifestos of 16 political parties, to see how their policies on immigration stack up.
The DUP knows what it wants and it plans to get it in the event of a hun parliament.
Civil servants are left out of manifesto writing, and we’re all worse off for it.
Northern Ireland’s biggest party could be a kingmaker in the 2015 Westminster election. And keeping tight control over abortion could be a condition of support.
Party manifestos reveal a decidedly luke-warm attitude to what was once an important institution.
At least one party in the UK’s most overlooked region could make or break this election. It’s time to swot up on the local scene.
Forget eight years of government, the SNP is anti-establishment.
Nicola Sturgeon faces daily attacks for undermining England. But The Conservatives are hitting new lows with their latest proposal.
Miliband is resisting, but he may need the SNP. Here’s what could be on Nicola Sturgeon’s wish list.
A beginner’s guide to the politics of the UK’s most overlooked parliamentary parties.
The Conservatives set themselves up for an ongoing battle with the EU.
Overseas aid plays a huge role in defence, which makes cutting it a dangerous mistake.
Delving into the party manifesto reveals significant inconsistencies.