Ex-chat show host Robert Kilroy-Silk has quit the UK Independence Party and accused it of betraying its supporters. The MEP…
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Assembly ballot papers ‘missing’
Hundreds of ballot papers for the regional assembly referendum in the North East have “disappeared”. Royal Mail says it is…
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Green fear for transport ballot
The Green Party is concerned thousands of residents may not be able to vote in Edinburgh’s transport referendum. Edinburgh City…
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Minimum wage increased to £5.05
The minimum wage will rise in October, benefiting more than 1m people, the government has announced. Adults must be paid…
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Kennedy’s cautious optimism
Charles Kennedy is far too canny to make any grand claims about how his party may fare at the general…
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Campaign ‘cold calls’ questioned
Labour and the Conservatives are still telephoning the millions of people who have signed up to make sure they do…
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Profile: Gordon Brown
The ultimate prize of 10 Downing Street may continue to elude him but, as he prepares to deliver a record-breaking…
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Abortion not a poll issue – Blair
Tony Blair does not believe abortion should be an election issue, arguing it is a matter for individual conscience. The…
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Top Tories on Lib Dem ‘hit list’
The Liberal Democrats are aiming to unseat a string of top Tories – including leader Michael Howard – at the…
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Blair moves to woo Jewish voters
Tony Blair has pledged to “never, ever, ever” attack Tory leader Michael Howard over his Jewish beliefs. The prime minister…
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