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The World That Never Was: a True Story of Dreamers, Schemers, Anarchists and Secret Agents
The early anarchists were a convenient enemy against which the status quo was strengthened.
Leader: A hung parliament could yet be the saving of Labour
Progressive realignment in one party, like socialism in one country, doesn't work.
If Dave doesn’t win, it’s open season
If Cameron delivers only a small win, many Tories will consider him exposed as a charlatan.
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Hague was aware of Ashcroft tax deal, leaked papers suggest
Former Tory leader was "satisfied" with deal allowing Ashcroft to remain a non-dom.
Nissan to build compact electric car in UK
The Japanese automaker Nissan has announced it will manufacture the new Leaf compact electric car at its Sunderland plant in the UK.
Universities will see funding slashed next year
Three quarters of English universities face real-term budget cuts this year.
Tory lead cut to four in latest poll
New YouGov poll suggests the Conservatives' lead over Labour remains fragile.
If Dave doesn’t win, it’s open season
If Cameron delivers only a small win, many Tories will consider him exposed as a charlatan.
Get ready for President Cheney
Liz Cheney could one become the first female US President.
The Tories play it Coulson
Andy "I Knew Nothing" Coulson is feeling the strain.
Leader: A hung parliament could yet be the saving of Labour
Progressive realignment in one party, like socialism in one country, doesn't work.
The World That Never Was: a True Story of Dreamers, Schemers, Anarchists and Secret Agents
The early anarchists were a convenient enemy against which the status quo was strengthened.
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A welcome reminder that French cuisine still rules.
Rogue traders could save Kyoto
Carbon traders do not easily secure sympathy. Yet their role is vital.
The cockney Siberia
Why the Thames Gateway development must succeed.
Burning up and burning out
Climate change sceptics are busting out of their dank corners, sensing a moment of weakness.
Barbarians at the gate
The scientists at the centre of "Climategate" scandal are the targets of an orchestrated smear campaign.
Web Only: the best of the blogs
The five must-read blogs from today on Lord Ashcroft, Sure Start, and Lib Dem tax proposals.
Israel's real friends must criticise it
To defend the new settlement plans along partisan lines is an affront to international justice.
The law of unintended consequences
Be careful when making policy, you may get a response you didn't plan for.
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