Lib Dems 'split over campaign techniques'
Press Review 12 May 2005
The Times reports on unprecedented private criticism among Liberal Democrats of the general election campaign.
Foreign journalists give verdict on UK election
News Article 12 May 2005
In a unique initiative, the British Council arranged for foreign journalists to shadow parliamentary candidates during the last week of the election campaign.
Kennedy prepares new front bench
News Article 11 May 2005
In the wake of government and Tory reshuffles, Charles Kennedy is preparing his own frontbench changes.
Kennedy takes Lib Dems forward
News Article 6 May 2005
Charles Kennedy has led his troops to another rise in their number of MPs and indicated he is ready to fight a third general election.
Advisers and spinners head for Westminster
News Article 6 May 2005
A raft of advisers and spin doctors have been elected to parliament.
Lib Dems make urban in-roads
Press Review 6 May 2005
The Guardian reports that the Liberal Democrat seized seats from Labour across urban areas on dramatic swings and are celebrating their greatest number of MPs since 1929.
Blair back but with majority slashed
Press Review 6 May 2005
Labour won its historic third term in power last night but with a heavily reduced majority.
Lib Dem 'decapitation' strategy flops
News Article 6 May 2005
Conservative candidates have polled well against the Lib Dems, signalling a flawed strategy from the third party.
Lib Dems seize Labour strongholds
News Article 6 May 2005
Labour's Barbara Roche has lost her seat in a dramatic swing to the Liberal Democrats.
Kennedy hails 'three-party politics'
News Article 6 May 2005
Charles Kennedy has said the election result shows Britain has entered a new era of three-party politics.
