Tag Archives: Elections

Politicians: What to say?

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Mario Creatura

There is always a danger when senior politicians discuss publicly where they think their party is going wrong. “It is imperative that we focus on…,” they will say. “We must never forget that our message should be…,” they will proclaim. … Continue reading →

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Can The Tories Win In The North?

Posted on 2 November 2011 by David Skelton

Over recent decades, the Conservatives have failed to make any real breakthrough in the North.  Party strategists will be increasingly concerned given the electoral battleground is moving North at the same time as hostility to the Conservatives in large parts … Continue reading →

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Beware lifting the 50p tax rate; it is not about economics

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Nick Denys

In this months Total Politics George Pascoe-Watson writes about the fight within the coalition on how to divi-up the post-pain gain: “Despite this month’s dismal growth figures, most at the top of government believe the deficit will be dramatically slashed … Continue reading →

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What do Cameron and the Conservatives stand for?

Posted on 27 July 2011 by Nick Denys

The purpose of the Coalition government is very clear. It exists to clear up the economic mess it inherited in May 2010. Of course, there are plenty of disagreements around how this ambition can be best achieved. Disagreements on this … Continue reading →

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Beware weak Labour

Posted on 12 June 2011 by Nick Denys

The most negative story for Ed Miliband – in a weekend of a high number of unhelpful comments – was the leaking of the speech David Miliband planned to give if he was chosen as leader. Unlike the Balls papers, … Continue reading →

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