Tag Archives: Leadership

Do enough people agree with Nick?

Posted on 20 September 2010 by Fiona Melville

Today YouGov released some fascinating insights into Lib Dem members’ views of Nick Clegg and the Coalition. There is general approval of his actions in going into government with the Conservatives, of the Coalitions actions so far, and of both … Continue reading →

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Becoming the Big Society party

Posted on 20 August 2010 by Nick Denys

The Conservatives have just launched a big recruitment campaign, which includes many policy posts in CCHQ. This is good news. A month ago Tim Montgomerie raised concerns that the Tory Party was not giving enough thought to its own agenda … Continue reading →

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Bottled milk

Posted on 9 August 2010 by Fiona Melville

I’m a bit late to this but – why on earth all the ruckus about ‘free’ milk? Firstly, it’s not free. Secondly, ministers have been asked to suggest ways to reduce costs and get better value out of taxpayers’ money. … Continue reading →

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Goldilocks and the Coalition

Posted on 6 August 2010 by Fiona Melville

There are discussions all over the place about the threats to the Coalition itself. All anyone I speak to wants to discuss is how long it will last. Labour seem to think if they are nasty enough to the Lib … Continue reading →

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The Reinvention of British Conservatism

Posted on 5 August 2010 by Nick Denys

The other day a friend who was over from the US asked me: “What’s the story with this new British Conservatism?” Here is my interpretation of our recent history. The Nasty Party For close to twenty years the British Conservative … Continue reading →

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