Tag Archives: Internal Politicking

Why we still need to remember Bridget Jones

We’ve said it before, but last night I was at a Tory Reform Group event where Nick Boles discussed the coalition, its prospects and its performance, and my conclusion is that, while the coalition is fine and working well at … Continue reading

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Should CCHQ take some lessons on transparency from the government?

There’s a report today of a legislative change to allow candidates to stand for two parties.  While it’s ostensibly to make it easier for Labour-Co-op candidates (who seem to manage fine at the moment),  it will inevitably be seen as a … Continue reading

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Defining the future

I’ve been conversing with @graemearcher and @betapolitics (also known as Nick Denys) about the next head of communications for the government. This post is not about Andy Coulson, who I never worked for and who I think we all should … Continue reading

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I disagree with Nick

No, not that Nick. This one. Nick and I (and Dave, for that matter) agree on most things – that’s why we write this blog together. But on this, I’m afraid, he is wrong. Nick is right that not everyone who … Continue reading

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What next for the Conservative Party: conservative Conservatism

There is a heated debate raging throughout the blogosphere and written press about the Conservative Party and the apparent contempt that the Cameron leadership has for the party and its beliefs. This analysis ignores the history and nature of Conservative … Continue reading

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