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Mightier than the sword

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The UK Conservative party could derive considerable benefit from a defeat in the forthcoming general election, according to Lord McAlpine, former treasurer of the Conservative party and now a member of the Referendum Party. He has caused embarrassment to the government with his new book, even though he feels that the book does not really deal with politics at all. He believes that the Conservatives should be against a single European currency and in favour of renegotiating the UK's relationship with Europe.

Interview, McAlpine, Lord

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The master of spin goes in to bat

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Peter Mandelson is a United Kingdom Labor party politician who is Minister without Portfolio, and has been criticised by the press for taking on the roleof acting prime minister. He is responsible for coordinating theway that government policies are presented, so argues that it is natural that he should be a spokesman. He is seeking election to the Labor Party's National Executive (NEC), and he argues that the NEC should have a stronger role.

United Kingdom, Officials and employees, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Politicians

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Prince Rupert at a dangerous gallop

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Chancellor Kenneth Clarke is a very straightforward person, and is not really very concerned with cultivating a particular public image. He does not seek protection from his colleagues, and is unafraid of stating his beliefs openly. His position has benefited from his consistency and courage, and he would now be a strong contender in any battle for the leadership of the Conservative party.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Clarke, Kenneth (American writer)

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