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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Redcar candidate selected
Anna Turley has been selected to contest Redcar at the next election by local party members at today’s…
It’s time to say Bye Bye to Aidan Burley
Last night Tory MP Aidan Burley caused anger and disappointment as he attacked the Olympic opening ceremony as…
Ken was right – London is the place where the world comes together
Tom Copley’s London Eye So here we are at last. After seven years of careful planning and preparation…
The greatest show on earth
Here we are then. Hours away from the start of what will be the greatest sporting event to…
Embed new entitlements within public services
While England doesn’t have a written constitution, we do have an NHS constitution. We value equity in public…
Devolution Max For the North?
The population of England and Wales has increased by 3.7 million since 2002 which represents a huge logistical…
What if Bhopal was in Britain?
India’s Chingari Trust look after 150 children each day, all victims of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy. Even though…
Hot leads and False Choices
Before I worked in politics, I worked in sales. One of my first jobs after finishing sixth form…
David Cameron wins the gold medal for Olympics hypocrisy
David Cameron on Gordon Brown in 2008: “He has the Olympic torch in Downing Street but won’t touch…
Why being called Mr Leader by Mitt Romney may be a mark of respect
I’m no fan of Mitt Romney, but I’m bemused by the amusement today (including over at the BBC) after Mitt…
