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Knowledge is porridge
Ben Gummer‘s Ten Minute Rule Bill (to be introduced tomorrow) builds on something we suggested years ago. Well, two things, in fact. Firstly, that a sensible discussion about the size and scope of the state must start from a clear … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Accountability, MPs, Open Government, Public Spending, Responsibility, Spending, Taxpayers, Transparency
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The new Boundaries might be the best membership drive ever invented
I spent part of yesterday afternoon in Parliament (spotting, along the way, Floella Benjamin, which if you’re my age was pretty exciting!). I saw probably about 10 MPs in total, ALL of whom mentioned their proposed new boundaries first off. … Continue reading
Posted in Party Politics
Tagged Accountability, Boundaries, Democracy, Devolving Power, Membership, MPs
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Why I voted today
Momentous news… Well, not really, but I’ve just voted No to AV. I wanted to vote yes, I really did. In December, when I met the Yes campaign, I was keen to find a killer argument for AV. In January, … Continue reading
Posted in Elections
Tagged Accountability, AV, Campaigning, Localism, MPs, New Politics, Open Primaries, Recall, Reengaging Voters, Transparency
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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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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 →