29 APRIL 1955, page 6

Portrait Of The Week

A general election campaign in Britain is limited to five weeks or less, and during these weeks there is usually an atmosphere of unreality or suspense : decisions can- not be......

Political Commentary

By HENRY FAIRLIE S INCE 1867, when the conditions of the modern two- party system were established, no government has ev,er increased its majority at a general election. This is......