11.   Adams has accused Major of releasing the soldier to gain right-wing support in his leadership contest.

12.   After the leadership contest, the Labour Party will immediately propose a motion of no confidence in the government.

13.   Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke rejected any speculation he would be standing in the leadership contest.

14.   Day said he would prefer that the leadership contest take place soon.

15.   Does such financial generosity pay dividends in leadership contests?

16.   Dunn easily outdistanced Rep. Jim Nussle of Iowa yesterday, in a leadership contest that Nussle tried to turn into a vote of confidence on the House Republican leadership.

17.   Fresh from a riverboat-gambler victory in a party leadership contest, Prime Minister John Major on Wednesday rewarded his supporters and pacified his critics.

18.   His influence and his fund-raising abilities may become crucial in those contests, and a solid victory may position him well for any future leadership contests.

19.   I have no doubt, therefore, that the outcome of the Conservative leadership contest will have a profound impact on their behaviour in government.

20.   Livingston is clearly waiting until his own formal election as Republican leader this Wednesday and for the results of the other leadership contests dividing his party.