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March 2, 2010

Why the Tory Lead Is Narrowing

Steve Richards, The Independent

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The narrowing of the Conservatives' lead in the polls may or may not be a passing phase. The fact that it is happening at all is in some ways extraordinary.

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TAGGED: David Cameron, Gordon Brown, United Kingdom

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