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Farewell to blogging (for now)
23 September 2011

I start work at Downing Street on Monday.

Newspapers
My 12 golden rules in a crisis
15 July 2011

Here’s how Rupert and co might have handled things.

Phone Hacking Scandal
Public faith in politics may be the casualty of this scandal
14 July 2011

As with expenses, politicians are tempted down the route of self-flagellation which does not tackle the root problem.

Phone Hacking Scandal
Hate, Actually...
06 July 2011

Why is it that the British only seem able to solve a crisis through the emotion of hate?

Forget the polls for once - just do the right thing
27 June 2011

We need a Beveridge-style response from the coalition to help deal with care for Britain's looming care crisis.

UK Politics
Is this the right time for Miliband to say "sack me or back me"?
24 June 2011

Ed Miliband has turned the shadow cabinet elections into a pointless test of his leadership.

UK Politics
Political betting and the odds obsession
14 June 2011

Why newspapers and punters will be unhappy with David Cameron's unwillingness to pull the trigger.

Where are the Liberal Democrat journalists?
27 May 2011

As a nation, we are pluralist, but the print media seem to be lagging 20 years behind.

UK Politics
Michael Moore’s time to shine
20 May 2011

The Scottish Secretary has been quietly effective until now. But how will Michael Moore cope with Alex Salmond flexing his muscles in Holyrood?

UK Politics
Why Lib Dems feel they are locked in a brightly lit interrogation room
19 May 2011

The mood inside the party is one of grim determination.

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