Nationalists bid to keep the focus on Iraq
News Article 1 May 2005
The nationalist parties have been highlighting Iraq, seeking to make Tony Blair's "lies" over the conflict the central issue of the campaign.
Labour braced for Scots defeats
News Article 1 May 2005
Labour leaders in Scotland are braced for up to nine losses in Thursday's election, according to weekend speculation.
Lib Dems launch London manifesto
News Article 29 April 2005
The Liberal Democrats have launched their London manifesto, promising a "safer and greener" city.
Howard 'hiding behind' mother-in-law's death
News Article 29 April 2005
Rhodri Morgan has accused Michael Howard of "hiding behind" his mother-in-law's death from a hospital-acquired infection to tell "lies" about MRSA.
Blair and Howard move from Iraq to Wales
News Article 29 April 2005
Friday saw Tony Blair and Michael Howard both engaged in a last push to secure Welsh votes before the election on May 5.
Senior Scots head to House of Lords
News Article 29 April 2005
Four prominent Scottish political figures are among a 16-strong list of peers to be confirmed on Saturday.
Nationalists must reconsider power-sharing, says DUP
News Article 29 April 2005
A leading Democratic Unionist Party member said the SDLP must reconsider power-sharing without Sinn Fein.
Euro entry unlikely in Labour third term - Blair
News Article 28 April 2005
Tony Blair has all but ruled out the possibility of Britain joining the euro during a Labour third term, saying "it doesn't look very likely" the economic tests will be met in the near future.
Plaid Cymru pledges free care for the elderly
News Article 28 April 2005
Plaid Cymru has unveiled its manifesto for older people, pledging free long-term care for the elderly and the introduction of a citizens' pension.
Adams under fire for no-show at paramilitary debate
News Article 28 April 2005
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and Democratic Unionist assembly member Diane Dodds have both come under fire for failing to attend a debate on paramilitaries.
Lib Dems predict Scottish gains
News Article 28 April 2005
The Liberal Democrats have predicted they could gain a further five Scottish constituencies on May 5.
Howard takes campaign to Scotland
News Article 27 April 2005
Tory leader Michael Howard has hit the campaign trail in Scotland, where he warned that Tony Blair cannot be trusted to preserve Britain's defences.
Election battle in Wales intensifies
News Article 27 April 2005
The major parties have sent senior campaigners to key Welsh marginal seats in a bid to bolster their support.
IRA debates ending violence
News Article 27 April 2005
Gerry Adams has revealed the IRA is debating whether to pursue its aims through exclusively peaceful means.
Lib Dems promise 'quality' focus for schools
News Article 27 April 2005
The Liberal Democrats have detailed their education policies, saying all children should be taught core subjects by suitably qualified teachers.
