God Save the Queen…But Not the Monarchy
The Royal Family has rarely been the focus of my attention. To me, they’re rather…
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The Habit of Coalition
I’ve been reliably informed that around about the time of Gordon Brown’s departure from Downing…
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…
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…
The Future’s Canadian?
According to a poll which appeared in The Times this morning, the voters have expressed…