Left Foot Forward
Election Focus – DUP
In 1979, Irish MP Frank Maguire's decision to abstain in the vote of confidence proved pivotal as James Callaghan’s Government was defeated by just one vote.
Tories plan to slash free-to-air TV sports list
The Conservatives, if they win the election, will cut the "A-list" of protected sporting events that must, by law, be broadcast live on free-to-air television.
Tory turmoil as Clarke boasts of “abolishing” married tax allowance
As the Tories prepare to unveil more details of marriage tax breaks, Ken Clarke last night boasted how, as Chanellor in the mid-90s, he "abolished" the policy.
Politics Summary: Thursday, April 8th
Sir Peter Gershon, a Tory party "independent" efficiency expert, chairs a private healthcare company that "admits it will benefit from NHS spending cutbacks".
Election Focus – SNP
As Gordon Brown fired the starting gun on the election, first minister Alex Salmond urged Scottish voters to vote for SNP candidates as “champions” of Scotland.
Cameron’s failure to wear cycle helmet “irresponsible”
Following David Cameron's irresponsible failure to wear a cycle helmet, it has emerged that one of the leading campaigners for compulsory helmets is a Tory MP.