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Labour needs to devolve to deliver

By Neil Foster

In the past week there has been increased debate about English regions outside of London and in particular the North. It is fair to say that George Osborne’s claim to want to create a ‘northern powerhouse’ have received a mixed response…

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Most voters blame the banks, not Labour, for the crash

By Neil Foster

A year from the general election Progressive Polling has revisited who voters believe caused the financial crash in 2008. Despite the Coalition’s repetition of the claim that they are ‘cleaning up Labour’s mess’, most voters blame the…

The Facts Behind That Focus Group
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The Facts Behind That Focus Group

By Neil Foster

Last Saturday The Times gave a double page spread(£) to an 8 strong online focus group from marginal seats. The article included a number of comments from participants that were very negative towards Ed Miliband. I thought the article…

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5 new economic messages for Labour in 2012

By Neil Foster

The Guardian today highlights a little anxiety among the Shadow Cabinet about the difficulty in finding the right language for economic policies. Here are five suggestions to chew over that could resonate with the public and tilt the terms…

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Why Alistair should write a cheque for enterprise

By Neil Foster

By Neil Foster / @neilrfoster Where should you go to find the creators of a self-timing watering device to keep your plants healthy when you're on holiday? What about a range of equipment for children to safely play with their pets?…

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