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Voxpop
Early polls suggest that all three parties have a lot of work to do, writes Sir Robert Worcester
Sir Robert Worcester
The Oakley column
Robin Oakley
The month in review
Edward Davie
Je ne regrette? - Archie Norman
Pre-election analysis
The reign man
A third term is Tony Blair’s best hope of redemption – but is New Labour’s ‘Project’ dead? Adam Boulton investigates
Adam Boulton
Looking for a legacy
Craig Hoy examines how the search for a legacy willemerge should the prime minister secure his historic third term
Craig Hoy
The tussle for trust
Voter dissatisfaction with the three main party leaders will manifest itself bluntly at the ballot box, writes Sir Robert Worcester
Sir Robert Worcester
Assimilate or seperate?
Whoever wins the next general election, mainstream education will remain the only option for many autistic children, predicts Amanda Batten
Amanda Batten
Alien nation
It is naïve to think that health-screening of immigrants can halt the spread of infection, argues Neil Gerrard
Neil Gerrard
Screen test
Michael Howard is right to address the question of health checks for migrants, argues Harriet Sergeant. But is he going about it the correct way?
Harriet Sergent
Building a new rainbow coalition
Scaremonger about immigration and you will lose Britain’s burgeoning black vote, Simon Woolleywarns the politicians
Simon Woolley
No room on the bottom rung
There are economical and ethical reasons why large-scale immigration is damaging Britain, argues Ruth Lea
Ruth Lea
Lib Dems outline health pledges
Daisy Ayliffe
Business and red tape
Politics and the city
Business leaders are making it very clear what they would like to see parties offer at the May 5 poll, reports Alan Jones
Alan Jones
The right components for commerce
Measures introduced by this government have made the UK one of the best countries in which to do business, insists Patricia Hewitt
Patricia Hewitt
Bringing an end to belt and braces
Malcolm Bruce explains how the Liberal Democrats would cut down on red tape
Malcolm Bruce
Towards 'regulation lite'
Government departments must adapt to accomodate best business practice, writes Stephen O'Brien
Stephen O'Brien
How to cut the red tape
The regulatory burden needs to be rolled back so that business can reap the benefits of a free and competitive marketplace, argues Eamonn Butler
Dr Eamonn Butler
Sick man of Europe?
Germany's regulation woes
Mark Cobley
The Budget
Buy now, pay later?
Election rows over the future state of the British economy have only just begun, warns Peter Riddell
Peter Riddell
Endurance test
Paul Boateng outlines the importance of Labour’s economic record in the forthcoming general election
Paul Boateng
Budgeting for votes
This year’s Budget had all the hallmarks of an election on the way, argues Oliver Letwin
Oliver Letwin
Getting to grips with the gimmicks
The chancellor should be working to avoid the pitfalls threatenting Britain's strong economy, warns Vince Cable
Vince Cable
Getting tricky with tax
The chancellor presents it as tightly targeted aid, but in fact his use of tax credits forces many into means-testing, says Sheila Lawlor
Sheila Lawlor
A steady hand
The 2005 Budget was both politically and economically skilful, writes Brendan Barber
Brendan Barber
A platform for the polls
The latest Budget should be a vote-winner – so long as the economy remains central to the election campaign, argues Nick Pearce
Nick Pearce
In search of stability
Business is mostly satisfied with Gordon Brown's management of the economy, writes Miles Templeman - but improvements can still be made.
Miles Templeman
Sport
Reaching the finishing line
Sarah Southerton considers how likely is a 2012 Olympic Games in London
Sarah Southerton
Damage limitation
The sport of boxing needs to be regulated better but not banned, warns Bob Russel
Bob Russell
On good behaviour?
Footballers, who are role models for their young fans, must not be allowed to get away with aggressive behaviour, warns Clive Betts
Clive Betts
Playing the statistics game
Sally Dawson
In depth
Working for women
Julie Morgan explains what female voters can expect in a Labour third term
Julie Morgan
Are voters thinking what they're thinking
The Tory campaign thus far has been a success, argues Andrew Pierce – but the electorate still doesn’t know what the party stands for
Andrew Pierce
The third man
Unlike the other two parties, the Lib Dems have a leader who is a key asset to them, argues Anthony Rowlands
Anthony Rowlands
Shelf-filler or earthshaker?
Jane Moyo examines whether the Commission for Africa’s report is a blueprint for the future or just the latest in a long line of doomed initiatives
Jane Moyo
A cunning plan?
Recent events could signal a wish held by some in Sinn Fein to see the IRA disbanded, argues Paul Dixon
Paul Dixon
Not the end of the road
The referendum result in Edinburgh should not discourage other cities from considering congestion charging, insists Professor David Begg
Professor David Begg
Shouldering the blame
Dr Richard Lewis asks what conclusions can be drawn about the NHS from the case of Margaret Dixon
Dr Richard Lewis
Opening the doors
Oxford vice chancellor Dr John Hood explains what measures the University is taking to encourage students from poorer backgrounds to apply
Dr John Hood
Foreign aid
Foreign Aid
Gillian Winkler looks at the countries giving the most and receiving the most international aid
Gillain Winkler
