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Election race tightens to hung parliament Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - A hung parliament looks increasingly likely as the Conservative lead over Labour slips, an opinion poll published on Tuesday showed.  Full Article

 
An employee is seen walking over a mosaic of pound symbols set in the floor of the front hall of the Bank of England in this March 25, 2008 file photograph. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/Files
No rate rises until autumn

The Bank of England may have no secret deal with the Conservatives to keep monetary policy loose, but interest rates look set to stay low for longer than many expect whoever wins the next election.  Full Article 

 
A racegoer awaits the start of the first race at Royal Ascot, June 15, 2004. REUTERS/Peter Macdiarmid
Inequality in the UK
Alastair Muriel

Bashing the rich is no longer politically unthinkable. For inequality-watchers, the next few years will be interesting.  Commentary 

A man looks from the door of a caravan serving as a polling station in the remote village of Biggin, northern England, June 4, 2009. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
Decisive majority is key

The most important thing for markets is that the election produces a decisive majority - whether it's Labour or Conservative.  Commentary 

Screenwriter Tariq Ali attends the 'South Of The Border' photocall at the Palazzo del Casino during the 66th Venice Film Festival September 7, 2009. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Tariq Ali on UK politics

With an election imminent, where is the burning debate on policy? It's just not going to happen, says writer Tariq Ali.  Commentary