The Sun has announced that it will support Labour in the forthcoming general election.

In a front page editorial, the paper, which is the biggest selling newspaper, says: "It's Tony Blair’s final election and he deserves ONE LAST CHANCE to fulfil the great promises he keeps making, such as choice in schools and health care, tougher justice for criminals and proper control of illegal immigration.

"Michael Howard has revived his party and proved himself to be a true fighter. But he has failed to spell out any radical vision for a better Britain."