Tag Archives: Conservative Politics
Interns: The Whole System is Wrong
One of the more worrying American imports in recent years is the so-called ‘internship’. Nick Clegg launched an attack on them yesterday, and has opened himself up to ‘hypocrite’ charges as a result. For anyone with no idea what a … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, UK, UK Politics
Ed Balls: The Return of Brownite Economics
Let’s face it: Ed Balls was to Gordon Brown as Laurel was to Hardy. His return will no doubt lead to ‘another fine mess’. This surprise reshuffle does change the calculus of Labour’s electability. When Ed Milliband decided not … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Politics, UK, UK Politics
Put the armour on. 2011 is going to Hurt
Happy New Year. Or is it? The reality is that 2011 is going to be pretty miserable for the whole country. Any honeymoon period for the Coalition (if there was one) is up. The reality of austerity measures are kicking-in. … Continue reading
Filed under Economy
The Worrying Rise of Lefty Internet Activism
Tim Montogomerie’s reflections on Iain’s Dale’s departure from the blog world got me thinking. Tim says the right previously enjoyed being in front on web campaigning but now risk falling behind if they haven’t already. He points particularly at … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, UK Politics
Student Tuition Fees: The Weird Thing
When tuition fees were introduced in Labour’s first year in office I actually marched on Parliament in protest. At the time I had just completed my Masters and was clinging on for one last year as my University’s Student Union … Continue reading
Filed under Centre Right, Economy, Education, Uncategorized
Sir Philip Green: Great Report – Wrong Conclusion
We don’t need a Ministry of Paper-Clips, Open Data is the Answer. Sir Philip Green’s report on government spending is now online. Unlike most Government reports it’s a succinct thirty page slide deck in big print that can be read … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Politics, UK, UK Politics, Uncategorized
Conference Day 2: The Child Benefit Anomaly
Every single cut is going to hurt someone. And nobody likes the ones that hurt them. I have a daughter and another child on the way. At conference today we got the news that the Child Benefit of … Continue reading
Filed under Center right, Centre Right, Conservative Conference 2010, Economy
The Brutal Budget?
Well, I’ve just watched George Osborne come of age. The ‘light-weight’, ‘inexperienced’, ‘young’ Chancellor gave an assured performance that will do wonders for his poor reputation. It should also dispel some of the prejudice that still exists about the modern … Continue reading
Filed under Center right, Centre Right, Economy, Politics, UK, UK Politics
Does Birmingham Need to Call in Independent Election Observers?
An account of day touring Birmingham’s polling booths – uncovering widespread irregularities – including rescuing a hapless Lib Dem – finding campaign literature inside polling booths – voters locked out of stations – people being ‘helped’ to vote – Do … Continue reading
Filed under Center right, Election, Politics, UK, UK Politics
Out Of All Proportion – The Huge Surge in Support for PR
The British are a funny lot. Currently there seems to be a parallel consensus that: Our voting system last week produced the farce of secret smoke-filled room deals where people horse trade this-bit-and-that-bit of their manifesto for a seat at … Continue reading
Filed under Election, Politics, UK, UK Politics
