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Tag Archives: Governing
It is a mistake to abandon ‘Coalition 2.0’
As the temperature plummets southwards, and frost covers the garden lawn, Matt Chorley reports that the Conservatives and Lib Dems have ditched any attempt at “Coalition 2.0”. “Coalition 2.0 is not going to happen,” admitted a senior cabinet source. “We … Continue reading
How I remember David Cameron’s 2011 conference speech
I was all set to tweet the speech on Wednesday from my seat behind the Conservative members of the Cabinet (look how close I was! Sadly I’m not very good at taking pictures…). But then my phone gave up (as … Continue reading
Posted in Party Politics
Tagged Big Society, Change, Conference 2011, David Cameron, Governing, Growth, Making a Difference, Modernising, One Nation
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The Coalition Government must not stall on House of Lords reform
Reform of the upper chamber is a Conservative policy as much as a Liberal Democrat policy. Reform was mentioned in the 2005 Conservative manifesto, and suggestions outlined in a 2008 White Paper long before the Coalition agreement was drafted. The … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Accountability, coalition building, Constitution, Governing, House of Lords, New Politics, Parliament
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Where do the Conservatives go from here?
The elections have happened, the referendum has taken place. Things have to move forward. Whilst there are lessons to be learned from the last few weeks, lingering too long on the past is a dangerous move in politics. As the … Continue reading
Posted in Party Politics
Tagged Accountability, AV, Governing, House of Lords, Living in Britain, Police, Public services, Reengaging Voters, What Next
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This is a pivotal week for Conservative backbenchers
It’s no secret that the Conservative back benches haven’t always been full of praise for David Cameron. He has struggled to hold together a party split between traditional, right-wing factions and more progressive, liberal members, many of whom entered the … Continue reading
Posted in Elections
Tagged AV, coalition building, David Cameron, Governing, ideology, MPs, Voters
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