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Cameron looking to gain in local elections
Labour could lose the south

Labour is braced to lose as many as 500 councillors in the forthcoming local election, as even Tony Blair concedes the party are facing a “tough time” mid-term. Some 312 councils are up for election in England and a worst case scenario sees Labour all but wiped out in the south, mirroring the Conservatives’ absence… Read more »

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Cameron's greens claims 'fail' under scrutiny
Tories’ green credentials muted in Scotland

The Conservatives’ green credentials have been dented by claims they are the least environmentally-friendly party in Scotland. Friends of the Earth (FoE) analysed the manifestos of the major Scottish candidates to see whether they had endorsed the ten proposals the charity highlighted as an environmental priority. The Conservatives have failed to incorporate a single proposal,… Read more »