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The media turns its back on Labour

Labour's plunge in support has taken on a new aspect with newspapers turning their back on the governing party.

Parties hit the campaign trail as rumours swirl

Clouds threaten the sunshine on the last bank holiday before polling day

All three parties are hitting the campaign trail in the last weekend before polling day, with rumours still swirling about how they would behave in the event of a hung parliament.

Blair confronts Lib Dem threat

Former prime minister Tony Blair has warned voters not to back the Liberal Democrats for the wrong reasons.

Brown tormented by 'bigot' comment

Gordon Brown reacts with horror as he hears his gaffe for the first time

Gordon Brown has paid a "heavy price" for the 'bigotgate' scandal, he has admitted.

Clegg pushes Tories away

Nick Clegg has been accompanied by his wife Miriam during weekends in the 2010 campaign

Nick Clegg undermined the prospect of a Conservative-Lib Dem coalition in a hung parliament, by turning his electoral sights on David Cameron's party.

The polls: Lib Dems neck-and-neck with the Tories

The three leaders before the second debate. One poll puts Clegg neck-and-neck with Cameron.

A new poll has put Nick Clegg virtually neck-and-neck with David Cameron, suggesting Labour voters are moving to the Lib Dems.

May Day protests across Britain

Traffic disruption possible over Bank Holiday weekend

Protests are taking place across Britain as campaigners rally for traditional May Day demonstrations.

Clegg wins the Mumsnet vote

Nick Clegg's shadow as he campaigns during the election campaign.

Users of the website Mumsnet, which has taken on a surprisingly important role in British political fortunes, have given Nick Clegg a clear and decisive lead over his rivals.