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On Easter Sunday, in the run-up to the 1997 general election, the Telegraph published an interview with Tony Blair under the headline: ‘It is impossible to be a Christian and a Conservative’. He had not in fact said that; a subeditor inferred it from what he had said....

‘Squeezed middle’ voters could decide the next election. In this exclusive poll, Peter Kellner explores what they want to see from Labour Ed Miliband has won the battle; his challenge now is to win the war. His attack on Britain’s energy companies struck a nerve: they...

Politicians, particularly of the Labour variety, are keen to demonstrate that they understand the concept of 'Squeezed Britain' but have been less forthcoming as to what a correct policy response might be. But there are some clues as to where an answer could lie from...

The ragin’ Cajun and his more mellow fellow pollster and strategist have teamed up again 20 years after working together on Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign. This time, it’s all about the middle class (stupid!) They begin with a blunt admission: ‘We are writing this book...