U.K. Candidates Begin Final Push for Votes -- Wall Street Journal
LONDON—Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Conservative leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg began their final push Wednesday to win over the U.K.'s voting public as the tightest election race in a generation draws to a close.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open, the three leaders focused their final pitches on winning over the U.K.'s undecided voters, who will be crucial in deciding the election outcome.
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