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European election results 2009

Britain is voting as part of the European parliamentary elections – the largest trans-national elections in history. From the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) 736 MEPs will be elected by an electorate of more than 500 million over a period of three days between June 4th and 7th. Britain is divided up… Read more »

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A strange calm today, but it won't last
The eye of the storm

By Ian Dunt A strange sense of calm pervades Westminster today as plotters against the prime minister lie low until Britain finishes voting in the local and European elections. The last two days have been some of the most bloody and frantic in Labour party history, with a raft of senior figures, including Jacqui Smith… Read more »