By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982
* David Cameron has “personally attacked” Gordon Brown as a “shameless” defender of the old elite.
* The budget has been pencilled in for late March — suggesting the election will be on May 6th.
* Thousands will lose their jobs as universities face cuts.
* The TV debates risk being “negotiated to death” as the parties discuss details of the format.
* Caroline Lucas is 8 points ahead in Brighton Pavillion.
* David Cameron will stop errant MPs abusing parliamentary privilege.
* The Queen is being prepared for the possibility of a hung parliament.
* Tom Harris is in praise of Alastair Campbell.


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