The Election Week Outside Westminster
The latest from the campaign trail in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Brown second to Clegg among Facebook voters
Gordon Brown came second behind Nick Clegg among Facebook users last night.
Survey finds 70% of disabled people unaware of their rights
A new survey, to mark the Equality Act, has found that 20 per cent have never heard of the DDA; a further 51 per cent said they knew little or nothing about it.
Cameron’s dodgy cancer stats
David Cameron’s selectively used data on cancer death rates last night. The facts support a greater focus on early diagnosis – an approach he opposes.
Where they stand – Devolution
For the first time, the general election could result in different parties, each with competing visions, leading each government in the devolved nations.
Cameron’s fear of Beijing wide of the mark
In the week President Hu held talks with Barack Obama at a summit on nuclear security, David Cameron last night suggested China was a potential nuclear threat.
David Cameron sees reds under the bed
David Cameron entered a diplomatic row last night as he equated the future threat from China with that from Iran. David Miliband was quick to condemn the remarks.
Politics Summary: Friday, April 16th
Nick Clegg emerged victorious from the first prime ministerial tv debate last night, leaving a floundering David Cameron in his wake.
“It’s answer time, David”
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