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Straw defends role over 'illegal' invasion of Iraq

Two senior Labour figures have hit back after their role in backing the invasion of Iraq was condemned as "flawed". Lord Goldsmith and Lord Chancellor Jack Straw defended their actions after Lord Bingham, the former senior law...

Tory poll lead 'slashed to 3 per cent'

Gordon Brown has slashed the Conservative lead in the polls to just three points, according to a survey released today. The Ipsos Mori November Political Monitor put David Cameron's Tories on 40 per cent - down five points on a...

Is the secret of success getting this number right?

Why so much variation over the Lib Dem number? Whenever I go anywhere, like yesterday during a very enjoyable visit to Westminster, virtually everybody I speak to asks me the same question - “Which pollster do you think is...

Ultimate weapon for a politician - an honest face

It's the ultimate weapon for a politician - an honest face. And new research suggests that David Cameron is the most naturally blessed party leader when it comes to inspiring trust. A team from the University of Kent asked more...

Darling set to announce tax cuts

Alistair Darling could introduce tax cuts to come in before Christmas, according to reports today. Next Monday the chancellor of the exchequer will present his pre-Budget report to parliament expected to reveal tax cuts as a...

Labour Closer to Conservatives in Britain

The political scene in the United Kingdom has tightened, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Sunday Times. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition Conservative party, while 35 per cent would back the...

Homophobic abuse 'rife in schools'

A SHOCK survey has found eighty five per cent of teachers hear homophobic abuse in schools every week. And over half who took part in the study - based on five Oldham secondary schools - said they had been a target for...

If we want more representative MPs, we need to start talking about class

In some circles, the fashion among politicians for pinching Barack Obama's magical rhetoric is now known as the Yes We Can-wagon. Last week it was Harriet Harman's turn to climb aboard - though in fairness, there was at least...

Fresh crisis for Osborne as Tories begin to speculate about a possible successor

It was meant to be his chance to shine, before Gordon Brown steals the political thunder with next week's much-trailed tax cuts. But George Osborne will not be looking forward to his big moment on the breakfast TV sofas this...

Alan Watkins: Cap'*Cameron will cruise to victory

In the past few weeks, it has become clear that all is not well in the good ship Tory party. The crew are not mutinous exactly, not even restive, but they are certainly concerned. The ship's captain is in no danger of being set...

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