The Dynamics of a Deal
It would be a mistake to assume that any political party is a monolith or…
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A Time of Troubles
For me, this election only had two highlights. The first occurred when the voters of…
Thoughts on Polling Day
In many respects, this is a day like any other. The alarm clock’s intervention was…
In Praise of Weak Government
I’ve experienced this election mostly through the medium of social networking; Twitter, Facebook and a…
A Voter’s Guide to a Dead Constituency
At long last, my area received a dose of politics. Yesterday, there was a parade…
The Point of the Spear
I think I’ll always remember where I was when our present political order fell to…
The Not-So-Great Debate
Like many, I tuned into last night’s debate with low expectations. I was dubious about…
The Future’s Canadian?
According to a poll which appeared in The Times this morning, the voters have expressed…
Dead Constituencies, Rotten Boroughs
I live in a quiet, semi-rural area in which change comes slowly; the recent demolition…
And We’re Off!
This is the fifth general election I’ve experienced since my move to the United Kingdom;…