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Why public figures need good friends
The Brand scandal has got me thinking about tribalism and the ways it can bring us to justify our own appalling behaviour. I include myself in this.
Sep 25
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Come and see my latest play. This time with added me!
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The morning after problem
In seeking to present as small a target as possible for Tory attacks, Labour may be making it harder to actually govern should they win.
Sep 10
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How long can Labour members stay happily unhappy?
Labour's membership figures have dropped as it's poll ratings and donations have risen. How much does this matter and why?
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How could the Tories win?
Nothing in politics is impossible. So what would the Tories need to do to change their fortunes?
Aug 23
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In our paranoid age, did X come before Q?
We like to think our paranoid moment came from a right wing playbook. But what if an old favourite TV show played a role?
Aug 14
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Sunak is a loser. But the best loser the Tories have
Rishi Sunak is very bad at politics. That he's also the best electoral asset the Tories have is therefore unfortunate for them.
Aug 7
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Small change? The generous and ungenerous interpretations of Labour's policy stance
Labour are making their offer to voters smaller and trying to reduce so-called spending traps. There are two ways of looking at this offer
Jul 24
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