Hain warns against support for Lib Dems
News Article 6 April 2005
Peter Hain has warned voters that backing the Liberal Democrats in key marginals could let the Conservatives into power "by the back door".
Howard hits out at Labour crime record
News Article 6 April 2005
Michael Howard has pledged to stand up for the "decent law-abiding majority" of Britons.
'Ground war' gets underway
Press Review 6 April 2005
The Times reports that both major parties are spending millions of pounds on high-tech techniques to connect with swing voters.
Howard targets 'smirking' Blair
Press Review 6 April 2005
Michael Howard launched the Conservative election campaign yesterday by criticising the "smirking politics" of the prime minister.
MPs bid farewell to the Commons
News Article 5 April 2005
As the long awaited general election date of May 5 has been unveiled by the prime minister, 80 Members of Parliament have already announced they will not be contesting their seats.
Scots fear a Labour victory, say Tories
News Article 5 April 2005
Scotland should fear a further five years of Labour administration, the Conservatives have said.
Michael Howard: Campaign launch speech
News Article 5 April 2005
Conservative leader Michael Howard has launched the party's election campaign with a speech delivered in London.
Battle for votes begins in earnest
News Article 5 April 2005
The election campaign has finally kicked off, although the pace of political activity over the last few weeks means no-one has been caught out.
Tories draw up shortlist for Flight's successor
Press Review 5 April 2005
The Arundel and South Downs constituency of ousted MP Howard Flight has drawn up a four-strong shortlist from which to choose his successor.
PM confirms May 5 poll
News Article 5 April 2005
Tony Blair has named May 5 as the date of the general election, calling the vote a "fundamental choice".
Howard makes his bid for government
News Article 5 April 2005
As opinion polls suggest a hardening of Tory support, Michael Howard has launched his party's bid for government with a push for floating voters across the country.
'Grey voters' set out election demands
News Article 5 April 2005
Older voters will be judging election candidates on whether they support specific policies to meet the needs of the over-60s, the National Pensioners Convention has said.
Blair postpones election announcement
News Article 4 April 2005
Tony Blair has postponed the announcement of a May 5 general election until tomorrow as a mark of respect for Pope John Paul II.
Scottish campaign set to swing into action
News Article 3 April 2005
Scottish Labour is preparing to fight the election on new boundaries but is confident that it will see off challenges from the Conservatives, the SNP and the Liberal Democrats.
Blair delays election announcement
News Article 3 April 2005
Downing Street has announced that Tony Blair will not visit Buckingham Palace on Monday to seek the dissolution of parliament for a general election.
