In defence of centrism
Far from being outmoded Thatcherites, most centrists are sophisticated and adaptable thinkers.
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Philip Collins is a New Statesman columnist and contributing writer.
Far from being outmoded Thatcherites, most centrists are sophisticated and adaptable thinkers.
By Philip CollinsThe Chancellor’s embrace of tax and spend weakens the Tories’ strongest attack lines against the opposition.
By Philip CollinsThe shadow health secretary is quick, bold and imaginative – but would his party have him?
By Philip CollinsBy trying to please both free-marketeers and protectionists, the Tories will satisfy neither.
By Philip CollinsLabour’s advantage is that in a hung parliament no party will even contemplate dealing with Boris Johnson.
By Philip CollinsWe are in a holding pattern: Tory support is faltering but Labour is listlessly waiting for a way back…
By Philip CollinsThe failure of two thirds of the electorate to show up to vote is a rational response to the…
By Philip CollinsPublic concern about immigration to the UK may be down, but it has always been a surrogate question to…
By Philip CollinsAs every day passes, Conservative MPs become further complicit with a Prime Minister who broke the law in office.
By Philip Collins