The Habit of Coalition
I’ve been reliably informed that around about the time of Gordon Brown’s departure from Downing…
Tag: election
The Green Moment
In retrospect, the formation of the Coalition Government was probably inevitable. The mathematics largely dictated…
The Dynamics of a Deal
It would be a mistake to assume that any political party is a monolith or…
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…
A Matter of Class
Mercifully, I didn’t listen to most of yesterday’s debate. I was enjoying the pleasures of…
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…