Category Archives: General election
Quote of the day
“I was actually thinking of coming in today and applying for the course on communication skills, then I thought I might do public relations, then maybe media management, drama and performance.” Gordon Brown speaking at Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, General election, Gordon Brown, Politics, Style, Substance
Oxymoron Government
In an election of personalities Gordon Brown has inevitably lost. It’s been said his personality was a stumbling block amongst others, to an agreement with Nick Clegg. The perception of personality has been central to this election, and it’s one … Continue reading
Brown head on the block Tories path to power
Gordon Brown’s resignation isn’t surprising – but the manner in which it was ushered in is. He resigned as he announced formal negotiations will begin regarding a LibLab coalition. It won’t be publicly admitted but it’s a price he’d always … Continue reading
Clegg on the precipice?
Whatever government we’re served up – the Lib Dems will have a fairly big hand to play. So what will that mean for Nick Clegg – presuming he opts for the Tories? If I look up ‘hypocrite’ in the English … Continue reading
LibCon political incest
My tactical vote for the Liberal Democrats worked (just) as it stopped the Conservatives from taking the seat. It worked albeit with a 6.1% swing to the Tory candidate. I’ve always voted in this manner, but before I turned up … Continue reading
Spinners & Losers – Deal or No Deal
The exploration into who won last night’s election largely depends in typical political terms of who you back. The fact Labour have an opportunity to form a government is quite extraordinary, especially considering where they were in the polls weeks … Continue reading
Tactical vote for tactical govt
When I visit my local polling station later I shall exercise my vote not as a mandate for what I believe in, but for what I passionately believe against. It is an infamous tactical vote that the likes of Tony … Continue reading
Brown bouncing back?
Have we seen what’s called a ‘game changer’? I’m referring to Gordon Brown’s quite outstanding speech at the Citizens UK Conference. Before I watched the footage I heard some commentators go as far as saying it was the best speech … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Cleggmania, General election, Gordon Brown, Hung Parliament, Labour, Nick Clegg, Politics, Swing
Public respond to style and not substance abuse
The head of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, said recently that whoever wins the 2010 election will become so unpopular that they will then be out of power for a generation. Presumably King felt compelled because all three major … Continue reading
Workhorse, show pony or the outsider?
The debate started like last week with an admission from Gordon Brown. At least he was honest. It would have been foolish for him to let someone else, either on the stand or in the crowd mention it first – … Continue reading
