10 Politicians To Watch In 2014

10 Politicians To Watch In 2014

Next year will be a big year for all politicians but for some it will be bigger than others.

It's crunch time for a few, a comeback opportunity for one or two others and potential posturing for leadership roles for several more.

Here are 10 to keep an eye on...

Ones To Watch In 2014
Nigel Farage(01 of10)
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Could be a big year for the Ukip leader with the European Parliament elections coming up. Farage himself has predicted an 'earthquake". (credit:PA)
Alex Salmond (02 of10)
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Will they or won't they. Salmond has pretty much staked his career on the outcome of the independence vote. (credit:PA)
George Osborne (03 of10)
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Another year, another budget. Will austerity reap the rewards promised by the Chancellor? (credit:PA)
Ed Balls(04 of10)
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Will the embattled shadow chancellor keep his job or will he be replaced with... (credit:PA)
Alistair Darling (05 of10)
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... this man (credit:PA)
Zac Goldsmith(07 of10)
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Andrew Mitchell(08 of10)
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2012 was a pretty horrid year for Mitchell as 'Plebgate' cost him his job and possibly reputation. Can he make a comeback in 2014 and get back in cabinet or even become European Commissioner? (credit:PA)
Boris Johnson(09 of10)
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Rumours abound that BoJo wants back in the Commons and he said himself he misses Parliament. But does he want to be just an MP or Tory leader? (credit:PA)