Category - general election 2010

3 May 2010

Why the special treatment for Philippa Stroud?

Philip Lardner, Tory candidate for Ayrshire North and Aaron, recently argued that homosexuality is not “normal”. David Cameron immediately announced that he would be removed as a Conservative candidate.
3 May 2010

Public services top list of concerns in first ever poll of disabled voters

The most important issue for disabled people when deciding how to vote is public services, according to the findings of a new ComRes / Scope poll published today.
3 May 2010

Women still badly under-represented as parliamentary candidates

Women are still being marginalised in Westminster parliamentary politics, according to findings about candidates released by the Centre for Women and Democracy.
3 May 2010

Christian Party defends candidate accused of racism

The Christian Party has defended a candidate accused of racism while apologising for his remarks. John Harrold, standing in the Vale of Glamorgan, said immigrants should "go home".
2 May 2010

Who would voters be electing in Sutton and Cheam - Philippa Stroud or her husband?

The crucial question about Philippa Stroud, the prospective Tory MP featured on the front page of today’s Observer, has not yet been asked.

The paper has focused on her views about homosexuality. But there is a far more important issue, and that is who would have influence and ‘authority’ over Mrs Stroud if she were elected?
30 Apr 2010

Jesus’ alternative election strategy

The Times newspaper has been running short pieces by Christian backers of the three big parties in Britain, getting them to say why Jesus might support their favoured political horse. Jonathan Bartley takes a rather different tack.
30 Apr 2010

Cameron accused of stoking fear with immigration allegations

After the three main prime ministerial contenders clashed over economic and other issues in the third and final TV debate, Tory leader David Cameron came under fire for his immigration remarks.
30 Apr 2010

Christian Party has questions to answer over ex-BNP candidate

This week it was revealed that the Christian Party's candidate for Croydon Central, James Gitau, was a member of the far-right British National Party
30 Apr 2010

Friday 30 April 'ethics election' agenda and comment

9:30am Gordon Brown launches new Labour election posters

9:45am Nick Clegg holds a question and answer session with De Montfort students

10:30am Vince Cable at Ashfield School

12:00pm Nick Clegg at clock-manufacturer in Derby

12:15pm SNP leader Alex Salmond and Plaid Cymru leader Ieuan Wyn Jones joint press conference to outline the SNP and Plaid Cymru's position after election

12:30pm Boris Johnson and Damian Green hold a public event on civil liberties and ID cards

13:00pm Lib Dem Lord Wallace of Saltaire outlines policy on defence

5.00pm William Hague in Penrith

20:30pm Gordon Brown interviewed by Jeremy Paxman on BBC 1.
30 Apr 2010

Shrunken economic debate needs a big green boost, says Lucas

The leader of the Green Party in England and Wales has said last night’s final leaders’ debate failed to look at genuine economic alternatives to generate jobs, make tax fair and generate a more equal society.

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