Tag Archives: Making a Difference

How should the government promote its message?

I tweeted this morning about the possibility (sadly denied) of a new external relations unit in No10. There is apparently some sort of new department which will look after ‘partnerships’ instead. While I’m not wholly clear what the difference is, … Continue reading

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Hard cases make bad law – how not to legislate after the London riots

Last week a YouGov poll for the Sun revealed that one in three people polled believed the police should use live ammunition against rioters.  This was one of the many extraordinary pieces of information that rolled across the bottom of news … Continue reading

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Inequality does matter. But it can’t be fixed overnight – and we all have a responsibility

On my bus on the way to work this morning, these two women got on separately, sat down, and immediately put their feet on the seats. They were both pretty well-off; one was probably in her twenties and the other … Continue reading

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How to reform: or, lessons from the first year in government

John McTernan had a fascinating article in the Telegraph yesterday about the mindset required to enact serious reforms. I do wish all these Labour commentators who are coming out of the woodwork as relatively sensible and realistic had been so … Continue reading

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What should David Cameron say in his statement this afternoon?

Following up on my post yesterday morning about yet another institution in crisis, I’m now wondering what happens next? To go back a little bit, I think this has the potential to be a total, utter catastrophe for so many … Continue reading

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