Parties spar over education
Press Review 28 April 2005
Tony Blair accused the Conservatives yesterday of having a "divisive and unfair" education policy.
Iraq legal advice leaked
Press Review 28 April 2005
The publication of legal advice from the attorney general in the run up to the Iraq war dominates today's front pages.
Parties mount push as polling day looms
News Article 28 April 2005
The big three political parties are set for a major campaign push just one week before the country goes to the polls on May 5.
New row over Iraq legal advice
News Article 27 April 2005
The government's top law officer has rejected fresh claims that his advice on the Iraq war suggested the conflict was illegal.
Blair sets out education 'choice'
News Article 27 April 2005
Tony Blair has contrasted his third term plans for education with "regressive and extreme" Tory policies.
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.
Campaign focuses on lies and tactics
News Article 27 April 2005
Michael Howard has renewed his assault on the prime minister's "lies", while Labour and the Liberal Democrats have criticised the negative tactics adopted by the Conservatives.
Blair continues push on education
Press Review 27 April 2005
Tony Blair will today announce a new commitment to out-of-hours educational activities intended to help schools stay open from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Howard renews assault on 'liar' Blair
Press Review 27 April 2005
The Conservatives have stepped up their personal attack on Tony Blair, repeating the claim that he is willing to lie to win the election.
Polls predict close fight in marginals
News Article 27 April 2005
Two opinion polls have suggested that the result on May 5 is likely to be closer than anticipated.
Labour hopes women will deliver win
News Article 27 April 2005
Labour is today launching the final stage of its election campaign, with an explicit appeal to women voters.
Education 'top priority' for Labour
News Article 26 April 2005
Seeking to shift the election focus back to public services, Labour has said that education remains its top priority.
Scots warned: Minimum wage rise at risk in election
News Article 26 April 2005
Labour's election campaign in Scotland has focused on bread and butter issues, including the minimum wage.
Welsh Labour aims to woo women's vote
News Article 26 April 2005
Welsh Labour has pushed women's issues to the front of its campaign in a bid to encourage female voters to the polls on May 5.
Ex-MP defects from 'tawdry' Labour
News Article 26 April 2005
Tony Blair has played down the defection of a former Labour MP to the Liberal Democrats, but Charles Kennedy has said it is a "pivotal" moment.
