Finally the UK's Prime Minster, Gordon Brown, went to see the HM The Queen to seek permission to dissolve Parliament and call the next general election. It's now officially set for May 6th
On Downing Street, flanked by his entire cabinet, Mr Brown said it was the "least well-kept secret of recent years". He said Britain was on the "road to recovery" and urged voters not to put it "at risk".
Mr Brown's announcement followed his 20 minute meeting with the Queen at Buckingham Palace to seek the dissolution of Parliament. This is his first election as Labour leader, he advised he would be travelling the country ensuring voters: "Britain is on the road to recovery and nothing we do should put that recovery at risk" adding "We will not allow 13 years of investment and reform in our public services, to build up the future of these great services, to be put at risk."
'Something different'
The opposition parties came out fighting, David Cameron said the Conservative Party offered a "fresh start", while Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said only his party offered "real change".
With current standings in the opinion polls, put the conservatives slightly in the lead, yet not enough to put them in power. It's likely to be a divisive and dirty election campaign, which for the very first time will have live television debates, much like the US presidential ones.
"All campaigns are a mix of positive about yourself, negative about your opponents, and record. The sense building of the two main party manifestos is that there will be more substance and more content to the Labour one. I know I am biased, but I think that accurately reflects the way the policy debate has developed in recent weeks and months.I can only assume that the Tory pre-briefing, suggesting a marriage tax allowance is the centrepiece of the manifesto, is deliberately misleading and they have a lot more lined up for the day of the launch." Said Alastair Campbell on his blog.
Opinion is divided within the gay community
"The British voting public are definitely going to think twice before voting them back in, Labour stand no chance" Said John_uk
"Labour have a lot to answer to, the country is in a terrible state, both economically and it's position in the world. It's time for the conservatives to take control, to give the country back it's dignity!" Alex, London.
"I remind you all of the appalling Section 28 that was brought in by the Conservatives in 1988. 22 years later they're still at it " Said actor Antony Cotton.
Jason Shaw
GayAgenda.com's UK Correspondent.
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