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	Blair sets 5 May as election date The general election will be held on 5 May, Tony Blair says, as he kick-starts a month-long poll campaign. Howard launches election campaign The Conservatives launch their official election campaign, boosted by the latest opinion polls. Postal votes 'wide-open to fraud' The judge in a vote-rigging trial says the government is in denial about the failings of the postal voting system. Defection boosts Lib Dem campaign Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy sees his election campaign boosted as a Labour candidate defects. Brown outlines vision on economy Voters face a choice between economic success and instability, the chancellor says. Economy focus for election battle Britain's economic future will be at the heart of Labour's election manifesto, Gordon Brown says. Tory shortlist to replace Flight Senior Tories chose a shortlist of three candidates to replace sacked Howard Flight in the upcoming election. Election campaigning kept on hold Election campaigning remains suspended out of respect for the Pope - after Tony Blair delays naming election day. 'Parents create feckless youths' Parents, not schools, are to blame for creating "foul-mouthed, potentially violent youths', Conservatives say. Lib Dems vow to ditch council tax The Liberal Democrats launch their campaign to replace the council tax, 15 years after the Poll Tax riots. Blair accused of security gamble Michael Howard accuses Tony Blair of gambling with the UK's national security by cutting armed forces. Lib Dems predict 'best ever poll' The Lib Dems are set for their best results in both national and local elections, claims a frontbencher. Tories pledge more childcare help Michael Howard promises extra cash for childcare and maternity leave, as the row over a sacked Tory MP continues. New parties rushing to register A total of 61 new UK political parties registered in 2004 with 28 more coming forward in 2005. Kennedy urges crime solution Crime-fighting under Labour has seen a mass of new laws but few real solutions, says Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy. Reid focus on 'entrepreneur' GPs Health Secretary John Reid says he wants to give entrepreneurial GPs the chance to broaden patient services. Border police planned by Tories A new police force charged only with securing Britain's borders would be created under Tory plans. Blair shuns US religion politics Religion should not play the same role in British politics that it does in America, says Tony Blair. Blair sticks by Tory 'cuts' claim Tony Blair renews his attack on £35bn Tory spending 'cuts' amid accusations the figure is misleading. Lib Dems promote 10 core vows The Liberal Democrats take out a series of adverts in national newspapers in a bid to raise their profile. Tory traveller plans 'not racist' Michael Howard says Tory plans on illegal traveller sites are about common sense and not racism. Abortion not a poll issue - Blair Tony Blair warns abortion should not become an election issue after a senior Catholic backs Michael Howard's stance. Defection timed to hit tax pledge Tory defector Robert Jackson and his new Labour bosses tried to overshadow Michael Howard's announcement on taxation and spending. Will Tory tax cuts lift spirits? Michael Howard's announcement on taxation aims to open a real divide between Labour and the Tories. Lib Dems' 'bold' election policy The Liberal Democrats' election policies mark a boldly different approach to the two other parties, Nick Assinder says. What really divides the parties Labour has press ahead with its election campaign at a new HQ only yards away from the Tory war room. Pressure group view - part I We asked pressure groups what issues they would like to see debated at the general election. Pressure group view - part II We asked pressure groups what issues they would like to see debated at the general election. Blair's 'passion' for third term Tony Blair says he still has the same hunger to be prime minister as when he first entered 10 Downing Street. Rekindling the Labour love affair Kennedy's difficult balancing act Charles Kennedy will have to walk a political tightrope as he seeks to pick up votes from both Labour and Tory supporters, says BBC political reporter Brian Wheeler. Lib Dems vow to preserve liberty Charles Kennedy promises to defend civil liberties as his party votes to oppose anti-terror legislation. Howard's unfinished business Brian Wheeler reports from the Tory party spring conference in Brighton. Howard hits back at mongrel jibe The Tory leader says a claim he is acting like an "attack mongrel" shows Labour is "rattled" by the opposition. Boundary changes cut MP numbers Scotland's new political map comes into effect after proposals to reduce the number of MPs. Call to improve tennis facilities An MSP calls on the Scottish Government to improve the country's tennis facilities after a survey revealed a third of councils had none. Full Scots fiscal power ruled out The body reviewing the workings of Scottish devolution publishes its first report. Wales-wide blogs spread word More Welsh AMs are joining the ever-expanding online diary community to help push their message. Tories claim 'panic' on Hutt sack Opposition parties call for the Welsh NHS to improve after Jane Hutt is sacked as health minister Vying for votes as election looms With a general election expected, BBC Wales' Parliamentary correspondent David Cornock looks at what the parties plan for 2005. NI process on 'road to nowhere' BBC Northern Ireland political editor Mark Devenport says a debate continues to rage about the political way forward. Doctor contests Westminster seat A doctor who holds an assembly seat on a mandate to fight for a Tyrone hospital is to stand in the General Election. Council elections brought forward Local government elections in Northern Ireland are brought forward to Thursday 5 May, it is announced. Boateng to step down at election Paul Boateng, the UK's first black cabinet minister, is to step down as an MP at the forthcoming general election. Ill-health forces out Labour MP Hammersmith and Fulham MP Iain Coleman is standing down because of ill health, it has been announced. Sayeed to stand down as Tory MP Controversial Tory MP Jonathan Sayeed is to stand down at the next election, on the grounds of ill health.

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Obama's original sin on Afghanistan
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DNC likely to do away with superdelegates
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The new Palin campaign commences
Her publicity blitz begins today -- and all the slings and arrows will only make her stronger
Protect young voters -- save campaign finance reform
The Supreme Court may gut laws that were intended to keep corporations from dominating elections with their cash
Hey, Minnesotans, miss Norm Coleman? Good news!
The former senator may be eyeing a return to politics
Majority of Republicans think ACORN stole election for Obama
A new poll shows a sizable minority of the country believes the president's election wasn't legitimate
Obama camp was source for Edwards haircut story
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A party is not a movement
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Is Obama really that unpopular?
A pollster applies some historical context and gives three reasons why things aren't bleak for the president
McCain campaign vetted Birther rumors
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My GOP: Too old, too white to win
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Palin's e-mail battle with McCain camp
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Pawlenty will sign Franken election certificate
The Minnesota governor says he'll help seat the Senate's newest Democrat
Coleman concedes, congratulates Franken
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Reid calls on Pawlenty to sign Franken certificate
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Minnesota Supreme Court rules Franken beat Coleman
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Sarah Palin, a "Little Shop of Horrors"
A scathing article in Vanity Fair paints the governor as incurious, egotistical and hated by McCain staffers
Coleman charged court costs, but won't pay yet
The former senator owes $94,000 to Al Franken, but isn't going to pay up until the Minnesota Supreme Court rules
Coleman ready to throw in the towel?
The former Minnesota senator might not take his case to federal court after all
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments from Franken, Coleman
His state's highest court may soon put Norm Coleman out of his misery -- if he doesn't take his case federal
The day the bloggers won
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Did Edwards staffers plan to sabotage his campaign?
Aides, concerned that the candidate's affair would mean a GOP victory in 2008, reportedly decided not to let him get the Democratic nomination.
Obama turns into Clinton?
A former RNC press secretary says the president has morphed into his old rival, but his claims don't hold up.

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