Author Archives: Will Gallagher

Progressive, and Proud

Posted on 12 May 2010 by Will Gallagher

I understand the political rhetoric from the Lib Dems – that they have extracted hard won progressive concessions from the Conservatives, to  temper the worst excesses of a traditional Tory government. Some of them may believe this, more are –hopefully- … Continue reading →

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The Choice After This Election

Posted on 10 May 2010 by Will Gallagher

The Conservatives have inflicted upon Labour their worst defeat ever. Rightly this has left Labour as nothing but idle observers for now; the Lib Dems and Conservatives must now make crucial choices – on power, on policy, and about the … Continue reading →

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The unknown unknowns

Posted on 11 September 2008 by Will Gallagher

When the voters make a choice at election time, their decision is often not about whether they support the candidate’s policy platform as neatly laid out in a manifesto, but whether they trust the candidate’s judgement in the heat of an as yet … Continue reading →

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Miliband – Moribund!

Posted on 31 July 2008 by Will Gallagher

If David Miliband’s intervention yesterday was supposed to inspire Labour MPs to pile in behind a nascent leadership bid, it should only serve to convince us that whoever is leading Labour, the party is now shot below the water-line and unable to right … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Nick Clegg.

Posted on 17 July 2008 by Will Gallagher

Nick Clegg may see his tax announcement today as the first major step in modernising the Liberal Democrats, a key stage in his stated goal of doubling the number of Lib Dem MPs. He has certainly chosen a prize ‘sacred … Continue reading →

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