Monthly Archives: August 2010
Mandy knows the score
“We’re a political party, not a church, and we require the support of voters actively to embrace us, and if we stop recognising that, then we’re going to be taken back into those long years of opposition that served … Continue reading
David seeks comfort in Cruddas?
If you are surprised to hear that Marion Miliband (the mother of the clan) is backing Diane Abbott, you may be shocked to find out that one of the most respected figures on the far left of Labour, Jon Cruddas, … Continue reading
Filed under Broken Britain, David Miliband, Ed Miliband, Jon Cruddas, Labour, Labour Leader contest, New Labour, Politics
‘It’ll be alright on the night’ – Clegg
When the IFS were critical of the Labour government, the Tories where happy to jump on board. Yet now they find themselves at the sharp edge of the IFS sword, suddenly the hugely respected analysis of the IFS becomes “selective”. … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Coalition government, Economy, Nick Clegg, Politics
Quote of the day – Ed’s ‘vote for me’ plea
“Indeed it is a party of proud traditions: of Keynes, Lloyd George and Beveridge. But it is increasingly clear that these traditions are being abandoned by Clegg as he goes along with damaging cuts in public spending undermining economic growth, … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Ed Miliband, Labour, Labour Leader contest
Why Mr Miliband can become the next Prime Minister
The race is not as clear cut as it was, yet the new leader of the Labour party will probably be called Mr Miliband. Both Miliband junior & senior have compelling reasons to declare that they are the best candidate … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, David Miliband, Ed Miliband, Labour, Labour Leader contest
Burnham battle bus endears to core vote…and beyond
When Clegg and Osborne talked about social mobility last week I had serious doubts that the coalition should be going anywhere near those words. Cuts, pay freezes and job losses as previously stated are not interchangeable or compatible with social … Continue reading
Back to basics for Labour
The perception of the Labour government in the run up to the 2010 general election was a party that it lacked direction, purpose and looked tired. There did not appear to be a coherent plan to offer the electorate, or … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Labour, New Labour, Politics
Clegg confused as Tories spin themselves into pole position v AV
Nick Clegg cannot afford to make statements such as this; “The Liberal Democrats aren’t a sort of glorified form of the Electoral Reform Society.” – 20th August 2010 It sounds like he is talking down the prospects of electoral reform. … Continue reading
Filed under Additional vote, British Politics, Cleggmania, Coalition government, Nick Clegg, Politics
Love will tear us apart…
As it becomes evident that the honeymoon for coalition is over, cracks are starting to appear. Fault lines between the Lib Dems and the Tories were inevitable, however there are even signs of internal divisions within each party. To Labour … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Coalition government, Politics
Leaderless Labour level with Tories?
A poll commissioned by ICM & the Guardian suggests that while the Lib Dems are expectedly floundering, Labour are neck & neck with the Conservatives. The makeup of the coalition would logically suggest that they still carry favour with the … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, David Miliband, Labour, Labour Leader contest, Politics
