Tag Archives: Elections

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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May 5 is still unpredictable

As May 5th dawns, politicians from all parties are frantically getting themselves out into towns and cities across the country, from Exeter to Edinburgh as the search for votes steps up a gear. With just less than three weeks to … Continue reading

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Dear Intelligence Squared – Help me decide on AV

I’m still undecided on how to vote in the AV referendum (though I will definitely vote). As I’ve said before, I think there are more effective ways to make parliament better, and there are also bigger things to worry about. … Continue reading

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