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Now the electorate seems to be taking the possibility of one seriously, what would a Labour cabinet actually look like?
Surprise! Almost everyone supports gay marriage (even UKIP voters).
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…
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.
With smaller parties piling on the pressure, what is the magic number for Labour or the Conservatives?
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.
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.
Labour leader has capitalised on low expectations to become a real contender for Number 10.
Why be a fan of what people expect you to be when you can embrace Milifandom instead?
Archive videos show the Conservative rhetoric on Labour economic mismanagement hasn’t changed much.
Miliband throws renters a lifeline but the neediest still miss out on affordable housing.
The Labour campaign is coming together – but it still risks falling into the same old traps.
Bradford West’s candidates are locked in a grandiose, mudslinging back-and-forth of character assassination. Who’ll come out on top?
Smaller party leaders could push for a more generous approach if called upon to support a Labour government.
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.
As one, the parties have missed the point when it comes to the digital economy and failed to recognise what’s really needed.
Both major parties have tried to address their key weaknesses head on – but it’s too late to change voters’ perceptions.
A key tenet of the Labour Party’s manifesto is reducing the budget deficit year-on-year through the lifetime of the next parliament.
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