The art of the political apology
There are few things more difficult in politics than apologising without making things worse – and there are…
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And should we be speaking to the Lib Dems? – Last chance to have your say
Voting closes in our latest State of the Party survey at 7pm tonight. Make your voice heard, and…
The reshuffle showed the Lib Dems true colours too
Almost every newspaper splashed that last week’s Government reshuffle was “a lurch to the Right”. It was, after…
Selections latest – new PPCs for Burton, High Peak and Peterborough
As well as Janos Toth being selected in Cannock Chase, the following candidates were also selected this weekend…
Stop the pigeon! (Or how to achieve change through action)
On a sunny August day in the middle of ‘recess’, angry local residents in Croydon stood up for…
Northern where…? Tory MP says he’s following his minister to “Northern Island”
One thing that all sides in Northern Ireland agree on is that it’s not spelt “Northern Island”. Unfortunately…
Art imitates life, once again
People will forgive you a lot if you’re funny. That’s not my motto (although it might be Boris…
Are our politicians getting lazy, or getting wise?
It’s a fair question following Ed Miliband’s interview in the New Statesman the other day. The Labour leader…
The case for Young Person’s Police Commissioners
What does a 16 year old know about crime and policing – that a 50-something experienced Police Commissioner…
Buckeyes for Obama – lessons for Labour from Ohio
“See you must never pick a Buckeye, but if you can find one that’s fallen from the tree……
The Tories have lost their huskies – Labour needs to lead on climate change
Climate change is an issue that, although important, is far away from the immediate concerns of many voters.…
