Author Archives: James Dwyer

The Government should extend for-profit organisations in education

There are some political issues that are considered within Westminster as being extremely sensitive; powder-keg policies which are at risk of exploding with only the slightest contact. The NHS is one, and we have seen the result of the Tories’ … Continue reading

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2012: The year of Dave?

2011 has been a turbulent year. The eurozone crisis has dominated the political agenda not only in the UK and Europe but worldwide. We’ve seen the death of three dictators, military involvement in Libya, the downgrading of the US economy, … Continue reading

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David Cameron’s make or break moment

The photos of David Cameron in Libya last week are pure political gold dust. They are the images politicians dream of. The shots of Cameron being cheered and applauded were not just shown in the UK but broadcast around the … Continue reading

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What should the Tories learn from the US debt crisis?

Late on Tuesday, the US finally agreed on a deal to raise the country’s debt ceiling, avoiding a catastrophic default and consequences that would have been felt around the world. The old saying that ‘when America sneezes, the rest of … Continue reading

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Are the Tories playing with fire with their reform agenda?

David Cameron sees himself as a great reformer. He believes that his government can achieve great things, fix ‘Broken Britain’ (whatever that may mean) and restore the damage done after 13 years of Labour government. To an extent, he is … Continue reading

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