Monthly Archives: September 2010
Ed Miliband and the Battle for the Centre Ground
British Politics is a curious thing. Elections are won in the UK by convincing people who describe themselves as ‘of-the-centre’ to vote for you. You don’t get committed right or left wingers as swing-voters. The hardcore left will vote … Continue reading
Filed under Election, Politics, UK, UK Politics, Uncategorized
Did you hear the one about the Pope?
It’s now been a couple of weeks since the Pope’s visit to the UK, so I feel safe to stick my head above the parapet now passions have cooled. Let’s start with a disclaimer, I am not religious. If asked … Continue reading
Conservative Party Chairmen’s Briefing to West Midlands Associations
About 70 Conservative party members – mainly of a mixture of Association execs, PPCs and the like – yesterday attended the West Midlands ‘Meet the Chairmen Briefing’ with Baroness Warsi and Andrew Feldmen at the Richo Arena in Coventry. I wouldn’t … Continue reading
Filed under Centre Right, Politics, UK Politics, Uncategorized
NHS Direct: A Public Service Cut or Public Service Improvement?
It was with a little sadness that I noted the announcement of the closure of NHS Direct. It was a service I used myself twice. Once they saved me a trip to the doctor and left me reassured. Once they advised that … Continue reading
Filed under Center right, Health, Politics, UK, UK Politics, Uncategorized
