More cartoon than campaign

Article Abstract:

The Labour party has pursued a relentless campaign to embarrass and criticise Chris Davies, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Littleborough and Saddleworth by-election. It caricatured Davies's views on issues such as the legalisation of drugs and devolution mercilessly, and made great efforts to uncover events in his past which may damage his public image. This approach may in fact serve to alienate potential Labour voters, who may dislike such an open dirty tricks campaign.

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So, just how loony are they in Walsall?

Article Abstract:

Some observers see the recent move by the Labour party to suspend its Walsall district party as an indication that power within the party is becoming increasingly centralised. This could have a negative impact on the reputation of party leader Tony Blair. There is certainly a left-wing faction within the Walsall Labour Party, but it cannot be seen as 'hard left' or 'loony left.' Intervention by the national leadership of the party has created a very unclear situation.

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A Lordly plot to save their place

Article Abstract:

Plans by the UK Labour party to reform the House of Lords are encountering strong opposition from some hereditary peers. The party hopes to remove the voting rights of these peers if it becomes the next party of government, but Conservative peers are already taking steps to try to block such a move. It is believed that the driving force behind this campaign is Baron Cecil of Essendon, whose family have played a role in UK politics for 400 years.

United Kingdom, Column, United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Lords, Nobility, Peerage

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