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Politics

Has Ed Miliband's luck finally run out?

The Budget made clear how much stands between him and No. 10

29 March 2014

9:00 AM

29 March 2014

9:00 AM

Ask anyone in Westminster about the obstacles to a Tory victory in next year’s election and you’ll hear a well-rehearsed answer. The constituency boundaries are so ancient that Labour can win on a far lower share of vote; Ukip is eating into the Tories’ base while the coalition has united the left behind Labour; being beaten by Ukip in the European elections will send Tory MPs into a regicidal frenzy.

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