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By hugging Clegg close, Cameron might end up suffocating him

The Tories are trying to smother in advance any talk of Lib Dem collaboration with Labour.
By hugging Clegg close, Cameron might end up suffocating him

Ken vs Boris: my verdict

After interviewing both mayoral contenders in one day, I found Ken candid and Boris canny.
Ken vs Boris: my verdict

PMQs review: Cameron's health problems get worse

A confident Ed Miliband left Cameron badly beaten on the NHS.
PMQs review: Cameron's health problems get worse

Lansley fights another day as Cameron backs NHS reform

The PM moves to squash speculation about the Health Secretary's future as the Lords prepare to debate the bill.
Lansley fights another day as Cameron backs NHS reform

Why Ed Miliband welcomed David's intervention

It is right that the Labour Party rigorously debates how to deliver fairness in tough times.
Why Ed Miliband welcomed David's intervention
Huhne charged: the full statement from the CPS

Huhne charged: the full statement from the CPS

Energy Secretary and his former wife Vicky Pryce charged with perverting the course of justice.

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Full transcript | Ed Miliband | Speech on banking | London | 3 February 2012

Full transcript | Ed Miliband | Speech on banking | London | 3 February 2012

"We need what you might call 'one nation banking'. We need banks that serve the real economy."

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Full transcript | Ed Miliband | Speech on Scotland | Glasgow | 30 January 2012

Full transcript | Ed Miliband | Speech on Scotland | Glasgow | 30 January 2012

"Let's confront the real divide in Britain. Not between Scotland and the rest of the UK -- between the haves and the have-nots."

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Full transcript | Nick Clegg | Speech on tax cuts | Resolution Foundation, London | 26 January 2012

Full transcript | Nick Clegg | Speech on tax cuts | Resolution Foundation, London | 26 January 2012

"This is about fairness in the middle. More money in the pockets of the people who need it."

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Full transcript | David Cameron | Speech on the European Court of Human Rights | Strasbourg | 25 January 2012

Full transcript | David Cameron | Speech on the European Court of Human Rights | Strasbourg | 25 January 2012

"The Court has got to be able to fully protect itself against spurious cases when they have been dealt with at the national level".

Full transcript | David Cameron | Speech on

Full transcript | David Cameron | Speech on "moral capitalism" | New Zealand House, London | 19 January 2012

"We should use this crisis of capitalism to improve markets, not undermine them."

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Preview: Ken Livingstone: “The world is run by monsters”

In defence of renewables

Rioters, police, and sentimentality

Lansley fights another day as Cameron backs NHS reform

Ken vs Boris: my verdict

Romney wins Florida but the battle is far from over

A black and white issue

Isn't it time we backed Bahrain's revolution?

Budget 2012: 20 minutes in, 1-0 Team Clegg

Sarkozy sets out his stall

By hugging Clegg close, Cameron might end up suffocating him

By hugging Clegg close, Cameron might end up suffocating him

The Tories are trying to smother in advance any talk of Lib Dem collaboration with Labour.

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Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

Military action might appeal to the soul but it isn't a viable option. It won't stop the violence and it isn't what most Syrians want.

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End of the hairy lefties?

End of the hairy lefties?

The right-wing press loves George Carey for his outbursts against the “undeserving poor” and homosexuality, but the new core in the Church of England remains determined to fight the Tory cuts.

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Leader: The battle for London will define British politics

Victory for Mr Johnson would be a grave blow to Ed Miliband.

Leader: In praise of Robert Skidelsky

A reminder of what we owe to that "embattled minority" of Keynesian economists.

There’s something about Harry

There’s something about Harry

As Redknapp is cleared of tax evasion, he still captures hearts.

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On Syria

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

The interview

Preview: Ken Livingstone: “The world is run by monsters”

The interview

Preview: Boris Johnson: “I’ll tell you what makes me angry – lefty crap”

Alistair Darling

Alistair Darling, the Miliband dilemma and what the party must do next

GOP race so far

Infographic: Republican primary race 2012

Time to rethink

Time to rethink, not reassure

Devil in the detail

There is devilish detail in the new euro pact

Scotland speech

Full transcript | Ed Miliband | Speech on Scotland | Glasgow | 30 January 2012
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