Leaders lock horns in last Commons clash
News Article 6 April 2005
Tony Blair, Michael Howard and Charles Kennedy engaged in heated exchanges over the choice facing voters in the general election.
PMQs: The key exchanges
News Article 6 April 2005
A full transcript of the exchanges between the three main party leaders during prime minister's question time.
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".
PM drops big hint on Brown's third term role
News Article 6 April 2005
The prime minister has given the strongest possible indication that he will not move Gordon Brown from the Treasury.
Labour lead on economy grows
News Article 6 April 2005
A new poll shows the public has become more optimistic about the economy since Christmas.
Poll puts Labour ahead on economy
Press Review 6 April 2005
The latest Populus poll for the Times shows that the public has become more optimistic about the economy since Christmas.
'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.
Labour defector returns to fold
News Article 6 April 2005
Floor-crossing MP Paul Marsden has decided to rejoin the Labour Party.
Labour tackles 'Iraq effect'
News Article 6 April 2005
The prime minister has been seeking to reverse the impact of the Iraq war on his public support.
Blair makes personal plea
Press Review 6 April 2005
Tony Blair today makes a hand-written appeal to disillusioned Mirror readers.
PM names the day
Press Review 6 April 2005
Tony Blair has launched his final election campaign as Labour leader, confirming that Britain will go to the polls on May 5.
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.
Tories launch Welsh election push
News Article 5 April 2005
The election campaign in Wales is gathering momentum, with the Conservatives pledging to address the concerns of a "fed up" electorate.
Hain launches Welsh Labour campaign
News Article 5 April 2005
Welsh Labour has said it will campaign on the choice between "Tory cuts and Labour investment" in public services.
Ministers begin push for key legislation
News Article 5 April 2005
Peter Hain has accepted that the government is set to lose large chunks of its legislative programme.
