41.   Despite being formally on opposite sides of a left-right political divide, the two leaders agree on liberalising the labour, energy and finance markets across Europe.

42.   Deputies from either side of the political divide on Monday revealed their festive wish that Britons should refrain from Christmas kisses under French mistletoe.

43.   During the debate, Euro-MPs across the political divide criticized the situation in Turkey.

44.   The political stand-off has earned Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon criticism from Europe and from people across the political divide in his own country.

45.   This slender majority is itself in danger of being wiped out as strategists on both sides of the political divide prepare for two by-elections in the coming months.

46.   Unconfirmed reports said feverish contacts were being made across the political divide on Monday, but without any sign of breakthrough.

47.   Party handouts from all sides of the political divide include sarongs, vitamin tablets, traditional Khmer scarves and cash.

48.   Results from the survey showed that there was overwhelming opposition to British participation in a single currency across the traditional party political divide.