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Your support makes all the difference.End of an era
After 70 years, Britain's politicos have said goodbye to the Golden Mile. Next year Labour heads to Manchester and the Tories to Birmingham.
Worst job
Twelve press officers transcribed all 8,837 words of David Cameron's unscripted speech within 100 minutes.
Broken taboo
First recorded use of the word "pissed" in a leader's speech.
Security risk
ITV's party took a surreal turn when security refused to allow the seafood bar into the Imperial. "They had to check each oyster," sniggered channel boss Michael Grade.
Hero of the week
John Major rarely intervenes in political spats. So when he accused Gordon Brown of using Britain's forces in Iraq for cynical electioneering, it had added impact.
Fringe of the week
Standing room only when Steve Richards of The Independent interviewed shadow Chancellor George Osborne.
Good week
The Tories. The doomsayers predicted dissent in the face of a snap election, but the party put on its most united face for more than a decade.
Bad week
Although party chairman, Caroline Spelman, seemed to disappear from view.
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