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Margot Parker – UKIP’s successor to Louise Mensch?

THE first thing that struck me about Margot Parker was her friendliness. I have spoken to many political activists, candidates and politicians from a whole array of political parties, Margot certainly...

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The Corby By-election

  We give our predictions on the future of the Corby by-election. We asked two of our Editors to argue what they thought would be the most likely scenario for the seat. We urge the electorate of the...

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Galloway and Jasper: The divisive politics of Respect

The Croydon North by-election, called after the death of Malcolm Wicks, took place on November 29. It was won comfortably by Labour’s Steve Reed. I am not a fan of Labour, but I found this result...

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Why Labour Have Already Won Eastleigh

Despite a woeful strategy and questionable candidate, Labour will be the ultimate winners in the battle for Eastleigh. Labour arrived  comparatively late to the game in the Eastleigh by-election, the...

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Eastleigh the Big Disappointment

  In by-elections as in any competition first is first and second is nowhere, this has never been more true of a by-election during this parliament than Eastleigh. While most by-elections this cycle...

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UKIP ride high as Cyprus falls to catastrophe

  The Eastleigh bye-election was another strong showing from Ukip, who now seem to have form in nearly winning seats in the House of Commons. They came second in Rotherham and Middlesbrough, as well as...

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Wythenshawe Means Everything & Nothing

The typical mid-term by-election that is really about so much more. The people of Wythenshawe and Sale East will today go to the polls and secure Labour a morale boosting but wholly expected...

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Did Nigel Farage Bottle Newark?

Nigel Farage has yet again featured in the media spotlight this week after facing a barrage of criticism across the political spectrum for not contesting the Newark constituency by-election. Mr Farage...

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Everybody Lost The Newark By-Election

Get past Tory crowing and Lib Dem nihilism, and the results were pretty bad for everybody at Newark By elections are rare and exciting things, and between General Elections they and opinion polls are...

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