Tag Archives: Elections

The Conservatives must govern for now, not for 2015

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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Obama searches for apostrophe in Ireland, ideas in UK

President Obama’s visit to the UK this week was a hugely significant event. Obama is a hugely popular figure in Britain and gained a very warm reception from public and politicians alike. The event is also highly significant because, for … Continue reading

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Connecting with aspiration remains the key to electoral success

Only a year on from the coalition negotiations and the  “Rose Garden” press conference, the minds of the political parties are already beginning to shift towards the next election. At an event this week, Policy Exchange considered how the battleground … Continue reading

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What are real voters saying?

Away from the hothouse of Westminster I’ve spent the last few weeks campaigning in West Sussex for election to Chichester District Council. One of the most refreshing things about campaigning is the direct common sense you always hear from voters … Continue reading

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Cameron should be watching Obama

David Cameron, Barak Obama. The United Kingdom, the United States of America. Conservatives, Democrats. Samantha, Michelle. The parallels between David Cameron and Barack Obama are often unseen. Too much of the time, people focus on the differences rather than the … Continue reading

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