The Labour case for legitimacy

"Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one" - Thomas Paine View this email in your browser As the election enters its closing stages, a subtle shift has taken place. Arguments are no longer just about winning the vote, they're also about who can be considered a legitimate prime minister after May 7th. The Tories - and the Tory press - are ramping up a PR machine saying Cameron is the only option. He'll likely have more seats and a Labour minority government would need the cooperation of the SNP to govern. But today we feature a piece making the alternate case - that as the polls stand it's Miliband who has the better case, because he can amass a range of centre-left forces to support his policy agenda. We also look at the secret crisis in the NHS, the need for electoral reform, and new research of search terms which suggests Labour is closing the gap with the Conservatives. Finally, we take an in-depth look at how the SNP surge happened and what it means to the future. Ingest with a generous lunch and a glass of crisp white wine. Enjoy the rest of your bank holiday. Latest Articles     Even with fewer seats, Labour makes the best case for legitimate government   On May 04, 2015 10:35 am The Tory press is preemptively trying to rule out a minority Labour government - but if the polls stay as they are, Miliband has the greater argument for legitimacy Read more... »       Google poll: Labour close the gap with Tories     On May 02, 2015 12:53 pm Labour appears to be closing the gap with the Conservatives, according to the latest research of search terms during the election campaign. Read more... »       Comment: The real NHS crisis no politician dares talk about   On May 04, 2015 07:53 am Who wants to be the sanctimonious killjoy who tells voters to get off their backsides? Read more... »   Comment: Time to put our broken electoral system out of its misery   On May 04, 2015 07:32 am Our electoral system is outdated, unfair and thoroughly broken. Read more... »   Comment: An SNP surge will freeze Scots out of Westminster   On May 03, 2015 08:00 am For years, Scots have disproportionately occupied space on the front benches. But the SNP surge will see them frozen out of government altogether Read more... »   Comment: Our media are to blame for our boring leaders   On May 02, 2015 08:29 am The media have it impossible for politicians in this general election campaign. Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Protect animals by protecting the title of veterinary nurse   On May 01, 2015 09:45 am A short animation to raise awareness of the vital role played by veterinary nurses in the care and treatment of animals. Read more... » An economy of ideas - CIPA   On Apr 23, 2015 04:39 pm The next Government must maintain the virtuous circle through which investment in new ideas is protected, leading to profits which can be reinvested in new and exciting projects. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Check your candidates' positions on shooting before polling day With just one week until polling day in the General Election, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is urging its members and everyone who shoots to check their election candidates' views on shooting before casting a vote. Read more... »   More than one animal is abandoned every hour in England Shocking new figures highlight the plight of animals. Read more... »       Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences