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The Economist has endorsed the Tories in 2010
Vote Tory says the Economist

By Sabine Klensch The Economist has endorsed the Conservatives in the general election. The business and current affairs magazine, which supported Labour in 2005, urged voters in the cover story for its latest edition to “give Cameron their vote”. The main issue is public spending and the Tories have been the only party that have… Read more »

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Candidates are younger than ever in this election
The kids are all right

With new laws passed in 2006 to allow those under 21 to become MPs it was time to investigate whether the youngsters were taking advantage of their new found political engagement. By Sam Dale I remember when I was 18 with £500 in the bank, I couldn’t wait to blow it on the latest gadget… Read more »