Ashdown's quiet army marches into Labour's corridors of power

Article Abstract:

Senior figures in the UK Liberal Democrats are becoming concerned about the increasingly close links between party leader Paddy Ashdown and Prime Minister Tony Blair. Hostilities between the Labour party and those who abandoned it in the early 1980s for the Social Democratic Party are vanishing, and many Liberal Democrats hold talks with Labour party officials. However, they would not necessarily wish to see the Liberal Democrats enter into a formal coalition with the Labour party, at least before proportional representation is introduced.

Political activity, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom)

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Maiden speeches that came top of the class

Article Abstract:

The maiden speeches of the MPs who were elected to the UK House of Commons for the first time in May 1997 generally gave very little information about the individuals concerned. Most new MPs focused on the virtues of the constituency they represent and on the positive influence of their predecessor. However, some tried to add an element of humour to their maiden speech, while others took a completely novel approach. Former journalist Martin Linton, for example, was extremely critical of the Conservative party.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Politicians

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The holiday's over, now the heat is on

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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to face considerable challenges as he returns from his summer holiday. A number of embarrassing incidents have served to damage the image of the new government during the summer period, and there are signs that Blair's popularity with the electorate may be starting to wane. The government will encounter many difficulties as autumn 1997 approaches. The political situation in Scotland will be tense, for example, and there are also likely to be economic problems to address.

Blair, Tony, Public opinion

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