We’ve heard all about building houses and help for first time buyers, but when it comes to housing, the whole economy’s at stake.
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Some small victories aside, neither party comes out shining.
Labour’s Scottish position could not be any more grim. Here are some suggestions for the long road back to contention.
The Liberal Democrats’ 2015 campaign has ditched ideology and emphasised concrete policy plans – not a good move when they’re struggling to be heard.
The millions of Britons living abroad have a lot to gain or lose from this election. But will they bother to vote?
Research suggests young people are engaged in politics, they just don’t like the politicians.
Young people could change the outcome in anywhere between 11 and 41 constituencies.
We’ve lost a lot of libraries and a lot of books since 2010. The UK can’t face any more cuts.
Labour leader Jim Murphy is raising concerns that a big victory for Nicola Sturgeon will mean another referendum. Here’s why they’re wide of the mark.
Each of the main parties’ pledges on housing are short of what is required. But regardless, they can’t be done.
The Liberal Democrats’ tax plans are unlikely to make much of a difference.
Lib Dems want to “build a healthier society”, but hardly address physical activity.
Miliband’s plans to stop landlords hiking up rents won’t fix the housing supply problem.
Surprise! Almost everyone supports gay marriage (even UKIP voters).
UKIP is on the march in the Thames estuary – in a seat that hardly resembles its stereotypical territory at all.
Even with something far short of independence, international tax rules could cause major problems between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
The latest GDP figures for the UK economy are cause for concern. This is bad news for the Conservatives who are campaigning on their economic record.
New research on Norway shows how political integration with the EU has economic benefits too.
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…
Governments come and go, but Britain’s Africa policy has long been a beacon of continuity.
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