MPs, but in four years' time, they will depend on Gordon Brown, not Mr Blair, to save their seats.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot

They emphasise the fact that the Democrats need a clean sweep of six Senate seats (and must save an iffy seat in New Jersey) if they are to take over the upper chamber.

ECONOMIST: The Foley fallout is getting worse and worse

Stars including Sting, Bryan Ferry and Alun Armstrong have backed plans to save the venue which has more than 2, 000 seats.

BBC: Petition to save Newcastle City Hall signed by 11,000

If that strategy works, the Republicans may be able to save some of the incumbents who are in danger of losing their seats.

NPR: Midterm Congressional Races? Pick 'Em

Jeff Duncan of the Save Our Scottish Regiments campaign said it will take on Labour in key marginal seats in next year's expected General Election.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Scotland | Protest over merger of regiments

Staff managed to save a new computerized ticket reservation system and a 10 million Kc soundboard, but the seats and floor of the historic building are probably destroyed.

UNESCO: Communication et information