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Campaigners set out proposals for a better deal for low-income taxpayers
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Greg Hands running is in the safe Conservative seat of Chelsea and Fulham
Interview: Greg Hands

politics.co.uk spoke to a Conservative candidate in west London cruising cheerfully to what is expected to be a win. By Marina Kim “Who is Greg Hands?” asked a friend of mine who lives just a street away from his office. “Your local candidate for the Conservatives..” I said as I was heading to interview Hands…. Read more »

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Parties are coming under pressure to map out their spending plans before polling day
Deficit questions hammer the campaign

By Ian Dunt Demands that the three main political parties map out their plans for spending cuts after the election are reaching a crescendo. Peter Mandelson, George Osborne and Vince Cable addressed the Institute of Directors (IoD) today. Alistair Darling also faced questions at a speech in Edinburgh. Cable: I will be a ‘critical friend’… Read more »