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Competent, caring, in control and communicating – is that ALL?!

Bruce Anderson has written an exceptionally intriguing article in today’s Telegraph.  He has always been one of David Cameron’s biggest cheerleaders, identifying him in 2003 as the leader the Tories needed, and giving his campaign a great boost during the … Continue reading

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The deficit isn’t working

I am now a full-blown deficit denier: I deny that it is doing us any good. I think our massive deficit goes way beyond what is needed or was ever needed to support our economy, it might even be counter-productive. … Continue reading

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Don’t worry, be Hari

Johann Hari is one of the left’s best writers, and has composed a beguiling narrative – that there is no debt crisis. This claim needs nipping in the bud. The essence of his argument is a historical comparison: “Since 1750, there … Continue reading

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Big Society: Here to Stay

It has been a rough ride for the Big Society over the last couple of weeks but I think it has emerged from it in an enhanced state.  Here’s why: There can be no more uncertainly regarding the Big Society’s … Continue reading

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Big Society: Radical reform takes time

There has been quite a lot of Big Society-bashing this week. Some commentators are asking where the detail is. Others are asking if it can work at all. More sensible heads are calling for us all to have a little … Continue reading

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