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NHS becomes key battleground for rival parties

The NHS has become a key election battleground with a Conservatives pledge of an extra £8 billion a year for the NHS in England by 2020. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats have attacked the announcement as an "unfunded" spending commitment.

Meanwhile, Labour is pledging one-to-one midwife care for every woman during childbirth as it launches its health manifesto.

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Your first name 'may indicate who you will vote for'

Research by YouGov suggests that your first name could indicate how you might cast your vote in the election in May.

Those named Charlotte, Fiona and Pauline are more likely to vote Conservative while Sharon, Samantha and Clare are least likely to vote for the party, the research found.

Research by YouGov suggests that your first name could indicate how you might cast your vote Credit: PA Wire/YouGov

Meanwhile those named Michelle, June and Andy were found to be most likely to vote for Labour while Nigel, Nick and Jonathan are least likely to vote for them.

Tim, Kathryn and Samantha are most likely to vote Liberal Democrat, according to the research, while those named Lynne, Joan and June are least likely to go for the party.

Finally the survey shows those with the first name Jill, Nigel or Terry are most likely to vote Ukip, while people named Tom, Rachel, and Alan are most unlikely to vote for the party, according to the findings.

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