Kennedy reveals talks with Blair to extend pact
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Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has agreed with UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to hold further talks about the future of relations between the Liberal Democrats and the Labour party after the 1999 party conference season. He indicates that he had a very cordial meeting with Blair and that he assured Blair that the Liberal Democrats will continue to pursue a policy of constructive opposition. He recognizes that his relationship with Blair will be different from that of former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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The great pretenders
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There has been extensive speculation in the UK media about possible changes in the Conservative party following the general election. Some journalists believe that party leader William Hague could remove Michael Portillo from the Shadow Cabinet, while others suggest a post-election deal between Portillo and Kenneth Clarke.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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'Tories are a true-blue, stumbling shambles.'
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The challenges facing the newspapers that support the UK Conservative party are discussed. These newspapers seem to be losing patience with the party, recognizing that it is not functioning as an effective opposition.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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