The final push in Oldham: 8 in the morning – January 12th

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By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* Soap stars join Labour on the campaign trail in the final push for Oldham East.

* Has staying positive hurt Labour in Oldham?

* Labour are “stumbling towards a strategy” on the deficit.

* MP Illsley faces jail over expenses.

* Johnson is good at mood music – but he needs to learn some of the notes…

* Why is Boris fighting a strike that isn’t happening?

* Could the Tories be planning a May election?

* And David Miliband has been offered a role with SUnderland football club.

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