The Law & Lucas-Tooth.

The article discusses the start of the election campaign in Great Britain and the changes that were made in the British electoral system since the last election in 1945. British election laws prohibit the paying for bands, torches and banners during the campaign and providing refreshments to voluntary workers and gifts to voters. Some of the changes that were made in the British election setup include the abolishment of the business premises vote and the twelve university seats. The campaign launched by socialist John Edwards is described.