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Rafael Behr

Rafael Behr is political editor of the New Statesman

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Talk of coalition divorce is an expression of Tory hope, not fear
22 May 2013

While the Lib Dems have much to lose from an early end to the coalition, the Tories can easily see the appeal of trying to govern alone.

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"Loongate" shows some Tories want to be insulted by Cameron
19 May 2013

There are Conservatives who need routine evidence of treason to justify perpetual rebellion against their leader.

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Cameron says "renegotiation", Conservative MPs hear "exit"
17 May 2013

The Prime Minister's European strategy relies on an act of persuasion that he has proved himself incapable of pulling off.

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Miliband's agenda lacks a whole lot more than an EU referendum
16 May 2013

The Labour line that Europe is a needless distraction would sound better if the opposition had more to say on everything else.

UK Politics
Bo-Go: Are Boris Johnson and Michael Gove the dream ticket?
15 May 2013

Boris wins elections. Gove does ideology. Together, they might offer the Tories what Cameron lacks.

UK Politics
Labour's internal battle is a tale of two Eds, both called Miliband
13 May 2013

The opposition ranks are close to despair over an apparent lack of direction.

UK Politics
Everyone’s talking about Nigel, but it’s Nick who has shaken up Westminster for good
09 May 2013

The stubborn survival of Clegg may prove to be more significant than the noisy arrival of Farage.

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Labour has a public sector reform agenda. Or does it?
08 May 2013

Ed Miliband has said the state needs to change. He also needs to say how.

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Local elections: seven early thoughts on what they mean
03 May 2013

UKIP won the day, but not because of Europe, a Tory MP may well defect and parliament will be hung after 2015.

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Losing an EU referendum vote in parliament is part of the Tory plan
02 May 2013

MPs just want Cameron to prove he means business (and that the Lib Dems don't).

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