The sphinx without a riddle
‘The sphinx without a riddle.’ No other description so beautifully encapsulates the futility of David Cameron’s tenure in…
David Cameron
PMQs Verdict: Statesmanlike from Cameron – but only for a moment
As Miliband and Cameron entered the chamber today, it was obvious the bluster of recent weeks would need…
We must defend all-women shortlists – but they are only part of the solution
Trying to affect lasting change in Westminster can feel like the political equivalent of Groundhog Day. After citing…
PMQs Verdict: The importance of competence and sunshine
It’s allergy season in Westminster. The pollen is pouring from the flowers and trees of the Parliamentary estate,…
Michael Dugher calls on Heywood to publish his review of the May/Gove spat
Sir Jeremy Heywood’s review of the recent spat between Theresa May and Michael Gove doesn’t look like it’s…
Scottish referendum: Brown criticises no campaign’s tone
Former PM, Gordon Brown has criticised the no campaign’s negative tone. Calling for the Better Togther Campaign (headed…
Don’t fall for the big Con con
On May 2nd 2010, the last Sunday before the general election, David Cameron was interviewed on the Andrew…
Child maintenance fees: why Cameron doesn’t care about disadvantaging women
Another week, another policy that disproportionately affects women and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Last week the government announced…
How recent elections could leave the European Parliament “impotent”
Last month saw the election of the most fragmented European Parliament (EP) ever – a move that will…
Leadership, Mr Cameron, is about action not words
We’ve all been in those meetings where someone enthusiastically volunteers for tasks and then never follows through. You…
