21.   But support remained highly uncertain.

22.   But public support for capital punishment remains high.

23.   But within the EU there remained support for a peacekeeping operation.

24.   Factional support remains a key to becoming head of the party, and thus prime minister.

25.   In the White House race, a new poll shows Bush gaining popularity among voters, while support for Gore remains unchanged.

26.   New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, another Bush supporter, also said going to Bob Jones was wrong but said his support remained with Bush.

27.   Public support for capital punishment remains high.

28.   As for Queen Elizabeth, who Wednesday celebrates her golden jubilee on the throne, support for her remains strong.

29.   But they said that with the accelerating pace of returns last year, financial and political support remained essential for long-term stability.

30.   But support for constitutional monarchy remains strong -- and Flynn concedes that his initiative has few chances of making it through the Commons.