Election 2010

Posted: 14th April 2010
Updated: 29th November 2010
Occurred: 6th May 2010

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Political leaders have headed off on the campaign trail after Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the UK general election would be held on 6 May. Listed here are some of the political parties contesting seats across the UK. But who will you be voting for? Have your say here!

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William Hague Posts: 1	Imagine what another 5 years of Labour would be like Posted: 05 May 10 4:30 AM
	Well here we are - at the cusp of the election that could bring the change we've all been crying out for. We've had the final TV debate that was focused on the economy - and David Cameron clearly won the argument on this most important of issues. As I've travelled around the country I've had a real sense from people that it's time for the Conservatives to sort out Labour's economic mess. The backing that The Economist and the Financial Times have given us - two papers that have previously backed Labour - is evidence of that. That is what is at stake at this election, and we're fighting for it with real energy. David is going to be campaigning all day today, all night tonight, and all day tomorrow. You'll be able to track this political marathon on our website with videos that will be uploaded as he goes along. It feels like a long time since Labour came into power - I first challenged Tony Blair at the despatch box thirteen years ago - but we must never forget their record of failure. WATCH: 13 years of Labour I defy you to watch this video and tell me that this country can afford another five more years of this. And make no mistake - that's what a vote for the LibDems will mean. Never mind the Lib Dems' plans for an immigration amnesty, scrapping prison sentences under six months, and joining the euro - the fact that Labour are now calling on their supporters to vote tactically for the Lib Dems tells you all you need to know. Only by voting Conservative on Thursday will the British people get a new government that starts cleaning up the mess on Friday. From day one we will start to fulfil our no nonsense, no frills contract with the British people - to cut the waste, sort out the welfare mess, improve front line services and deliver change for the better. That's the change we'll bring. But whether we get a chance to bring that change is up to you. We are up against some serious vested interests. Figures released this afternoon show that this year over 70% of Labour's donations have come from the union barons - including 40% from Charlie Whelan's Unite. In fact, since 2001, the unions have diverted a staggering £90 million of their members' money to the Labour Party. In contrast, the Conservatives are raising a record amount online from individual people giving small donations to the cause. With your support Britain could have a fresh government by Friday. Reply Quote

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Imagine what another 5 years of Labour would be like
Posted: 05 May 10 4:30 AM

Well here we are - at the cusp of the election that could bring the change we've all been crying out for.

We've had the final TV debate that was focused on the economy - and David Cameron clearly won the argument on this most important of issues.

As I've travelled around the country I've had a real sense from people that it's time for the Conservatives to sort out Labour's economic mess. The backing that The Economist and the Financial Times have given us - two papers that have previously backed Labour - is evidence of that.

That is what is at stake at this election, and we're fighting for it with real energy. David is going to be campaigning all day today, all night tonight, and all day tomorrow. You'll be able to track this political marathon on our website with videos that will be uploaded as he goes along.

It feels like a long time since Labour came into power - I first challenged Tony Blair at the despatch box thirteen years ago - but we must never forget their record of failure.

WATCH: 13 years of Labour

I defy you to watch this video and tell me that this country can afford another five more years of this. And make no mistake - that's what a vote for the LibDems will mean.

Never mind the Lib Dems' plans for an immigration amnesty, scrapping prison sentences under six months, and joining the euro - the fact that Labour are now calling on their supporters to vote tactically for the Lib Dems tells you all you need to know.

Only by voting Conservative on Thursday will the British people get a new government that starts cleaning up the mess on Friday. From day one we will start to fulfil our no nonsense, no frills contract with the British people - to cut the waste, sort out the welfare mess, improve front line services and deliver change for the better.

That's the change we'll bring. But whether we get a chance to bring that change is up to you. We are up against some serious vested interests.

Figures released this afternoon show that this year over 70% of Labour's donations have come from the union barons - including 40% from Charlie Whelan's Unite. In fact, since 2001, the unions have diverted a staggering £90 million of their members' money to the Labour Party.

In contrast, the Conservatives are raising a record amount online from individual people giving small donations to the cause.

With your support Britain could have a fresh government by Friday.

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