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Delivering public service reform: is it now or never?

The Blairite centre-left think tank Policy Network has produced a rather interesting policy paper which should be a wake-up call for the Conservative leadership. Called “In the black Labour – Why fiscal conservatism and social justice go hand in hand” … Continue reading

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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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What should we do with our bank shares?

George Osborne’s announcement in the Mansion House speech about the sell-off of Northern Rock last night prompted me to ponder more closely what we should do when the time comes to sell the rest of the bank shares that the … Continue reading

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Obama searches for apostrophe in Ireland, ideas in UK

President Obama’s visit to the UK this week was a hugely significant event. Obama is a hugely popular figure in Britain and gained a very warm reception from public and politicians alike. The event is also highly significant because, for … Continue reading

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