Is a referendum on AV enough?
At 5.32pm I asked whether the Liberal announcements this afternoon were “Calamity or canny politics” . Well it would seem that the moves by the Liberals did indeed enhance Cameron’s hand such that –...
View ArticleThe Lib Dems: dithering or duplicitous?
This is the first time in most of our life times that we are facing post-election coalition negotiations. It is therefore understandable – as this is new to everyone – that it will take a while to...
View ArticleLibs to get 6 seats in conservative cabinet!
Yes I know it sounds mad. But I have been told that the deal with the Conservatives has been sealed. It will be announced with in the hour. Liberals have SIX seats in the cabinet . Really? I know that...
View ArticleDavid Laws gets Education in cabinet
ok it’s still not confirmed – but source is quite good… Also heard that Danny Alexander to get Scotland . well which Tory would YOU put in the post?… and from another source Nick IS deputy prime...
View ArticleThe new progressive consensus..
… was identifed back in November 2007… Above is an interview on GMTV from November 2007. Mark Littlewood (once of this parish) is being cross examined by Steve Richards (of slightly leftie Independent...
View ArticleAchieving coalition with the Tories is a triumph for the so-called Orange...
Recommended …. Telegraph article written by Mark Littlewood… (yes you know..once of this parish, now DG of the IEA) In his article (which I wish I had penned btw) he basically argues that the...
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The future of Liberal Democrat thinking
Last night I had the pleasure of speaking at the Institute for Government, on behalf of Liberal Vision, on “The future of Liberal Democrat thinking.” Chaired by Lord Adonis (boo… hiss!), the other...
View Article“If LDs sink then Dave is out”
HAT TIP : Read this from politcalbetting.com…….. You have to see the chart….but here is a taster… (click on the link to read full article and see the chart…. you want to…i know you want to……) ” ….The...
View Article2015: the Oyster Card election
In 1918 Conservative and Liberal electoral candidates were given a signed letter from Lloyd George and Bonar Law stating that they were supported by both leaders. Asquith famously called the letter a...
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