Monthly Archives: October 2013

Get a sense of humour: the Tories and Coalition, Spectator, 5 October 2013

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Like so many pundits before me, I had earnestly hoped never to begin a piece on coalitions by quoting Disraeli.  But since I was asked by Bright Blue and the Electoral Reform Society to join Mrs Bone’s husband, as well … Continue reading →

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What was the point of the party conferences? The Conversation, 2 October 2013

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“War – huh. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing”, sang Edwin Starr back in the sixties. Most people say the same about party conferences. They take up half a week. They cost a fortune. They don’t actually decide anything important, especially … Continue reading →

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For his speech, David Cameron will surely lean on ethos, pathos and logos, Guardian, 2 October 2013

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The pressure is on. David Cameron’s closing speech to his party’s conference will be his eighth as Tory leader, and his MPs and grassroots supporters are hoping that he can top Ed Miliband’s effort in Brighton last week. While they are bound to be … Continue reading →

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What happened to Tory modernisation, Telegraph, 30 September 2013

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As David Cameron finally delivers on his promise to recognise marriage in the tax system and announces yet more action on immigration and welfare, it seems like a good time to ask whether – despite the valiant efforts of commentators … Continue reading →

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