Did you think this was the Conservative party’s 2017 election manifesto? Think again. This is the Theresa May show.
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The party wants publicly-owned firms to join – not replace – the market.
Crucially, they differ in how they are calculated and the ages of workers that they apply to.
The nation faces ‘giant’ challenges and Theresa May wants to present herself as the leader to take them on.
We asked two experts in youth politics to check the claim that has been circulating on social media.
Labour has pledged to raise the rate of corporation tax to 26% by 2020. How much could this raise?
Brexit is the big ticket issue, but other pledges make it clear who the party is wooing.
Jeremy Corbyn fails to appeal to this key demographic for a number of important reasons.
What the Labour Party manifesto says about tax and spending – and whether or not it is viable.
The party has produced an unexpectedly detailed plan for government, marking a radical break from the past.
It’s early days, but the governing party is dominating the reporting of the election so far.
With the Conservatives trying to muscle in on traditional Labour territory by painting themselves as the party of workers, it’s worth taking a closer look at their promises.
Jeremy Corbyn pledges to give the power back to the people, but history suggests they might not actually want it.
Are we relying too much on interviews with voters instead of polling?
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Expert analysis of the leaked Labour party manifesto and how the parties are trying to manage their media messaging.
The PM should be careful what she wishes for: a large majority isn’t always a gift, especially when it comes to foreign policy.
Here’s why you should bother paying attention to the documents published by your party this election.
We asked two academics to check Jeremy Hunt’s figures.
The 2017 general election is a battle to protect the progressive heart of Wales.
Registration data and polling alike tell an encouraging story for once.
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