Eight out of 10 voters do not trust politicians to tell the truth, a new poll conducted for the BBC…
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Election deal faltered over Heath role
The Tories failed to hold onto power in 1974 after Liberals demanded Sir Edward Heath quit in return for co-operation.…
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Labour battle plan ‘hides Blair’
The Tories have accused Tony Blair of being “terrified” of scrutiny after Labour unveiled details of how it will fight…
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Kilroy-Silk quits ‘shameful’ UKIP
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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Labour’s core support takes stock
Tony Blair has told Labour supporters he’s “back” and still hungry for the job of prime minister – but does…
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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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Brown in appeal for Labour unity
Gordon Brown has made an appeal for unity after reports claimed Mr Blair went back on a pledge to stand…
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End Bush ‘denial’ Blair tells EU
Tony Blair is urging European leaders to wake up from their “state of denial” over President Bush’s re-election. “America has…
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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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