Tag Archives: CCHQ

The Opportunities Offered By Internships Should Not Be Auctioned Off At Black Tie Balls

There was a worrying article in yesterday’s Mail On Sunday about internships being auctioned off at the £400 a head ‘Black and White Ball’ in an attempt to raise money for Conservative Party coffers.  I’m hoping that the article is … Continue reading

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Worry, Worry, Worry: 3 Causes for Concern in Scotland

This is an interesting story in the Telegraph, suggesting the Scottish Conservatives are facing increased control from Millbank. It’s not a good story, and there are three things that strike me as particularly concerning… Worry number one: I’ve been interested … Continue reading

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Defining the future

I’ve been conversing with @graemearcher and @betapolitics (also known as Nick Denys) about the next head of communications for the government. This post is not about Andy Coulson, who I never worked for and who I think we all should … Continue reading

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What next for the Conservative Party: conservative Conservatism

There is a heated debate raging throughout the blogosphere and written press about the Conservative Party and the apparent contempt that the Cameron leadership has for the party and its beliefs. This analysis ignores the history and nature of Conservative … Continue reading

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Four environment speeches? Here’s why…

I fundamentally disagree with the premise behind this post on CentreRight.  Actually it’s so short I’ll just reproduce it: “George Osborne proudly declares that the party is giving FOUR speeches on the environment this week. “We haven’t had FOUR speeches on … Continue reading

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