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UK Politics
Appointing Jon Cruddas was a masterstroke for Labour
18 May 2012

Cruddas is one of the most interesting thinkers in British politics today.

UK Politics
Why the Tories must shed their "party of the rich" image
11 January 2012

For victory in the next election, the Conservatives must appeal to hard-pressed but aspirational voters.

International Politics
Government of the technocrats, by the technocrats, for the technocrats
16 November 2011

Democracy must not be regarded as merely an optional extra when solving economic problems.

Politics
It's time for the Tories to go beyond deficit reduction
02 October 2011

Cameron must use his speech this week to promote growth and job creation.

The Staggers
Winning over the "strivers" is key to the next election
10 September 2011

Thatcher and Blair both understood the importance of aspirational voters - but do any party leaders today?

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