Alex Stevenson

Insulting voters can only lead to defeat – for both the Tories and Labour

Shutting out the voters might seem like a sensible strategy, but it can only lead to one result: a slap in the face come polling day.

Miliband is now most likely to be next prime minister

For years the idea of Ed Miliband in No 10 was judged unthinkable, even laughable. But with the general election just over a fortnight away, a consensus is gradually emerging that his premiership is now the most likely outcome.