On the basic question of personal popularity, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and former House speaker Newt Gingrich get roughly equally positive ratings from conservatives, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll . But Gingrich has a slight advantage in some core GOP groups on “strongly favorable” numbers, one that reflects his new-found support from conservatives in the race for the Republican nomination. The latest round of national polls shows Gingrich securing the support of the GOP’s crucial conservative base, surpassing Romney at the expense of embattled Herman Cain. Read full article > >

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Gingrich and Romney equally well liked among conservatives

The latest round of UN climate talks in China ends without a major breakthrough, amid bickering between Beijing and Washington.

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No breakthrough at climate talks

A senior Liberal Democrat councillor in Liverpool defects to Labour, expressing his disdain at the coalition government’s latest round of cuts.

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Cuts cause Lib Dem to join Labour

A senior Liberal Democrat councillor in Liverpool defects to Labour, expressing his disdain at the coalition government’s latest round of cuts.

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Cuts cause Lib Dem to join Labour