The British Election Campaign

Getting Into Gear
Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaks to workers at the Mini car factory, in Oxford. He praised workers for helping pull the company through the recession, as he launched a pledge to fight for the future of British manufacturing. "The Mini is an icon of Britain. Something that signifies British creativeness, Britain's talent in design and manufacturing."

• The U.K. General Election Is Called
• Lib Dems Shake Up the Election