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Campaigners set out proposals for a better deal for low-income taxpayers
Academy of Medical Sciences

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Comment: Great campaign, shame about the politics

With the election campaign now over, it’s time to assess the main parties’ performances. By Ian Dunt The first thing to say is that they weren’t very good. The Tories were the worst culprits. The ‘Big Society’ theme died a death pretty early on. As a fellow journalist said to me a few weeks ago… Read more »

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Robinson loses seat Belfast East
General election 2010: DUP rocked as Robinson loses seat

By Sabine Klensch Northern Ireland first minister Peter Robinson has lost his seat in a major blow to his Democratic Unionist party. Naomi Long took Belfast East in the first ever parliamentary gain for the new Alliance party. Ms Long achieved 37.2% of the votes, ahead of Mr Robinson on 32.8%. Trevor Ringland from the… Read more »