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Ray of light for Labour

Finally some good news for Mr Brown, but not that good.

Labour has halted its seemingly endless poll-slide, rising three points up to 28 per cent.

The latest results from a Populus poll for the Times taken over the weekend suggests Labour's improvement came at the cost of the Tories, who have dropped four points to 41 per cent.

The drop in Conservative support probably reflects disquiet at recent... Full Story

SNP: 'Political earthquake on the way in Glasgow East'
"There's a political earthquake on the way in Glasgow East," Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond has said. Full Story
Cameron: Responsibility at heart of Tory govt
David Cameron has put his 'responsibility agenda' at the heart of the Conservative party's plan for government. Full Story

Tories on back-foot over Ray Lewis appointment
Senior Tories are defending the party's adoption of Ray Lewis as deputy mayor of London and figurehead of their plans for disadvantaged urban communities. Full Story
Ray Lewis resignation speech in full
The barrage of allegations - unfounded in my opinion, untrue - continue with apace. And it was my intention, as you all know, to fight on and I intend to do so, but I cannot do so with obscuring the important business of the mayor's office. Full Story

Speakers' Corner

Opinion: Civil liberties
Why you should vote against David Davis by Peter Tatchell.more

politics.co.uk poll

David Davis is heading to the polls of Haltemprice and Howden next week to demonstrate the public's support for civil liberties.

We want to know what you think, is Mr Davis genuine or is the by-election a cynical political manoeuvre? Was he right to take the debate to his constituency?

Tell us your views by taking part in politics.co.uk's poll.

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SOE: “Incestuous” engineering to blame for skills shortages
Engineering Chief wants more respect and money to boost flailing UK skillsmore...

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