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What the Queen’s Speech means for modernisers
The next two years are going to be tough for modernisers. The Queen’s Speech was another clear sign that many of the palpable achievements that stem from detoxification are likely to be hushed up rather than championed on the doorstep. … Continue reading
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Dear Labour, Please Ignore Tony Blair
It always surprises me when I’m exposed to a Left-winger’s view on Tony Blair. It ranges from begrudging respect for his sales skills to outright hostility to how New Labour governed. Why the hostility? Blair lead Labour to three victories. … Continue reading
Perspective is needed before criticising Cameron & Co
In the last two days Tim Montgomerie (Cameron’s leadership is indeed looking like a lost decade) and Benedict Brogan (Pity the poor PM) have professed their loss of faith in David Cameron ability to be a Conservative Prime Minister. They … Continue reading
Broaden and widen in order to deepen
James Bethell wrote an excellent piece on Monday about the practicalities of negative campaigning; I do think his four essential points apply more widely than just to UKIP. They are: Timing Vehicle of your message Carrier of your message Substance of your … Continue reading →