Tag Archives: Campaigning

Making the Conservatives into a movement

Posted on 26 August 2011 by Edmund Coleridge

One of the things that I have found surprising since the General Election is how successful “the left” (accepting what a poor descriptive terms “the left” and “the right” are) have been. I know that the Labour Party is broke, … Continue reading →

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The Conservatives must govern for now, not for 2015

Posted on 6 June 2011 by James Dwyer

There is no doubt that not winning the general election last year was a big blow for David Cameron, and the Conservative Party as a whole. Failing to gain a majority meant that Cameron’s big plans for changing the country … Continue reading →

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The Balance of Politics

Posted on 6 June 2011 by James Burdett

The practice of politics is about striking the right balance between reflecting public opinion and leading it. Successful political leaders often claim leadership of the public opinion they are reflecting, and usually when engaged in trying to lead it are … Continue reading →

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Are czars the answer?

Posted on 1 June 2011 by Fiona Melville

I am quite a fan of Martin Lewis. I think he helps consumers stand up to big financial institutions, and arms them with clear information about both their rights and their responsibilities. I am not, though, a fan of his … Continue reading →

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The Purple Book is Cameron’s Big Opportunity

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Edmund Coleridge

A piece a couple of weeks ago by Rachel Sylvester (£)attracted a lot of attention. “Purple and orange: united colours of a coalition” it describes efforts by “New Labour” to revive itself and to make itself relevant to the Labour … Continue reading →

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