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The Tory video that Clegg attacked

The Tory video that Clegg attacked

Did you spot Nick Clegg’s attack on the “Hung Parliament Party” broadcast?

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Voters support electoral reform but dislike hung parliaments

Voters support electoral reform but dislike hung parliaments

Is this finding as contradictory as it seems?

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The Lib Dem Tina myth

There were alternatives to this full-blown coalition of convenience with the Tories.

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The Liberal Democrat surrender

The Liberal Democrat surrender

This is the great betrayal. There is no other way to put it.

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The Lib Dem–Tory coalition: why I am delighted

The Lib Dem–Tory coalition: why I am delighted

The Lib Dems have always argued that coalition government can work. Now they have a chance to prove it.

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The wooing of Nick Clegg

The wooing of Nick Clegg

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to heal the divide on the centre left. Don't betray us, Nick

Hopes dashed as progressive alliance is buried for another generation

Hopes dashed as progressive alliance is buried for another generation

Labour MPs show that they are not fit for office. But Tory troubles do not end here.

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Echoes of the 1970s and 1980s as Labour MPs choose to indulge in opposition

Echoes of the 1970s and 1980s as Labour MPs choose to indulge in opposition

Purists and clever theorists are putting what they wrongly see as their interests above those of the country.

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Nick Robinson and the rainbow coalition

Nick Robinson and the rainbow coalition

“Audacious” move leaves BBC man dazed, if not confused.

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Osborne: Tory minority government is not an option

Shadow chancellor says the Tories cannot remain in government without the support of the Lib Dems.

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How the Miliband brothers question may yet be resolved

Many expect Ed to run against David. Here’s another theory.

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Brown knew he had to fall on his sword. But will it work?

The progressive alliance versus the Tories, Murdoch, the right-wing press and the City -- the fight is on.

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A progressive alliance: the numbers

Alliance could hope to count on the support of 330 MPs.

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Gordon Brown’s statement: full transcript

“I have no desire to stay in my position longer than is needed.”

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Everything changes as Brown makes way for a progressive alliance

If it happens, you read it here first.

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Three ways the Lib Dems could fail themselves if rumours are right

Rejection of “progressive alliance”, bottling out of cabinet places and electoral reform with a government saying “no”.

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Cameron’s biggest test

David Cameron never had his “Clause Four” moment. He now has the chance of one, by forcing his party to adapt to electoral reform.

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After six hours of Tory-Liberal talks, still no deal

No mention of electoral reform as the two parties emerge from the Cabinet Office.

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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”

On Syria

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

GOP race so far

Infographic: Republican primary race 2012

Mind your B-sides

Mind your B-sides

Time to rethink

Time to rethink, not reassure

Who minds?

Latter Day Taint?

Alistair Darling

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