Tag Archives: Commentators

Why we should – must – keep talking about the Big Society

Posted on Monday May 23rd 2011 by Fiona Melville

People laugh at David Cameron for his focus on the Big Society. They think he’s deluded to think that we can consciously make our surroundings better by getting involved. But that is what all politics is about. However, by constantly … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Wednesday April 20th 2011 by Fiona Melville

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

Posted on Thursday April 14th 2011 by James Worron

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

Posted on Wednesday March 30th 2011 by James Worron

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

Posted on Tuesday February 22nd 2011 by Andrew Laird

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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