Tag Archives: USA

What should the Tories learn from the US debt crisis?

Posted on 4 August 2011 by James Dwyer

Late on Tuesday, the US finally agreed on a deal to raise the country’s debt ceiling, avoiding a catastrophic default and consequences that would have been felt around the world. The old saying that ‘when America sneezes, the rest of … Continue reading →

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Good morning Grosvenor Square: honouring Reagan, honouring freedom

Posted on 4 July 2011 by Nick Denys

Sometimes it is good to step back from the micro-grind of daily politics and reflect on the bigger picture. As I stood in Grosvenor Square, the bright morning sun shining on my face, I didn’t spend one second considering the … Continue reading →

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Obama searches for apostrophe in Ireland, ideas in UK

Posted on 28 May 2011 by David Skelton

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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Cameron should be watching Obama

Posted on 22 April 2011 by James Dwyer

David Cameron, Barak Obama. The United Kingdom, the United States of America. Conservatives, Democrats. Samantha, Michelle. The parallels between David Cameron and Barack Obama are often unseen. Too much of the time, people focus on the differences rather than the … Continue reading →

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Giving: fuel to the Big Society

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Edmund Coleridge

The Big Society is so very often considered a domestic phenomenon, and while it does require us to look introspectively at our own values, we should also look around at the rest of the world for inspiration. While we often, … Continue reading →

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