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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3 reasons why Ed Miliband is right to be keeping quiet this week
Normally I get annoyed when Ed Miliband stays quiet and allows the Ed-Mili vacuum to open up. I’ve…
The New Poll Tax – Millions will pay more while Millionaires pay less
Next April, when high income earners start to benefit from the Tory–led government’s cut to the 50p tax…
Making sure Labour’s story is right for the south
In 1997 Labour made major breakthroughs in the three southern regions, holding many of those seats until the…
How to improve Labour’s general approach to welfare issues
In theory the Work Capability Assessment should be part of a process that makes sure that people who…
Caption Contest: New Tory Chairman Michael Green hard at work
After it became clear that Grant Shapps has a secret online persona, does that explain why he needs…
I was going to dismiss this reshuffle, but I can’t – it’s the terrifying act of a weak Prime Minister
I was going to write something quite dismissive about today’s cabinet reshuffle. I started working on it last…
The cabinet reshuffle in brief
Today’s reshuffle brought promotions for the following people: The Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt believes in Homeopathy, and suggested that…
Is Education the next Coalition row waiting to happen?
David Laws has returned to Government, replacing Sarah Teather at Education. Leaving aside whether or not Laws should…
Grant Shapps and the problem with politics
Churchill famously said “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have…
Respect by-election candidate stands down over Galloway rape comments
Full statement from Kate Hudson is here, but the key section is this: “I cannot in all conscience,…
