Blair defends US ties
News Article 7 June 2004
The prime minister has defended his relationship with the US in a bid to win over voters critical of his stance on Iraq.
Kennedy confident on Lib Dem poll showing
News Article 7 June 2004
The Liberal Democrat leader has played down polls predicting his party will finish fourth in Thursday's European elections.
SNP upbeat about EU poll
News Article 7 June 2004
The SNP could become the largest party in Scotland after the European elections, a leading nationalist MEP has said.
Top Tory aide backed UKIP
News Article 6 June 2004
A key aide of Michael Howard once stood as a candidate for the UK Independence Party, it has been revealed.
Top Tory aide backed UKIP
News Article 6 June 2004
A key aide of Michael Howard once stood as a candidate for the UK Independence Party, it has been revealed.
Backing grows for EU poll reform
News Article 4 June 2004
The leader of the Conservative Party MEPs has given his backing to calls to reform the electoral system used in European elections.
EU campaign push enters final week
News Article 3 June 2004
With one week left until the European elections, campaigning is continuing around the country.
PM upbeat on Iraq resolution
News Article 3 June 2004
Tony Blair has said he is optimistic that there will soon be agreement on a new UN security council resolution on the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq.
Kennedy warns against isolation
News Article 1 June 2004
The Liberal Democrats have continued their European election campaign with a warning against adopting isolationist policies.
Papers could be late, admits Falconer
News Article 1 June 2004
Lord Falconer has conceded it is possible that not all postal ballot papers will be with the Royal Mail by tonight's midnight deadline.
Howard takes battle to 'cranks' in UKIP
News Article 1 June 2004
Tory leader Michael Howard has mounted a scathing attack on the the UK Independence Party.
Tory peer calls on Howard to 'see sense' on Europe
News Article 29 May 2004
One of the four Tory peers exiled from the party for supporting UKIP has launched a fresh attack on Michael Howard's European policy.
Scotland 'left on the sidelines' says SNP
News Article 28 May 2004
Scottish National Party MEP Ian Hudghton has warned that Scotland risks becoming an economic minnow in Europe unless it gains independence.
Ex-ministers launch campaign to scrap the CAP
News Article 28 May 2004
Five former Labour ministers have called for Europe's Commons Agricultural Policy to be scrapped.
Greens set out anti-Iraq stall
News Article 28 May 2004
A leading Green MEP has acknowledged that her party has gained a higher profile from the war in the
