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At a time of crisis, voters look for leadership and politicians have permission to act in ways they are seldom able. Tomorrow’s economic package will test this government and could win or lose them the election.
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Read MoreThe earthquake will ask some tough questions of all politicians this year - What will they cut? How much can they borrow? Either way, the government's austerity plans are on hold
Read MoreBarak Obama’s first presidential speech glowed with golden rhetoric – but his best advice was contained in one of its most simple passages. It was a message that