Unexpected Angels: report from the Labour conference
Labour’s wings talked unity but each walked alone
Charities should get off the mat: report from the Liberal Democrat conference
Still more to do to explain the charitable sector
Postcard from Manchester: the only way is down
If you follow these kinds of things, you’ll already know that the Tories made a rather serious pitch for the centre ground, and that David Cameron’s potential successors have already … Continue reading
Postcard from Brighton: Mods vs rockers at the Labour Party Conference
Two angry tribes met earlier this week in Brighton. The rockers arrived with a swagger, buoyed up with their leadership win. No one really knew how the vanquished mods would … Continue reading
Postcard from Bournemouth: the Liberal Democrats are the party of paradox
Each year I visit all three party conferences. I usually come away from the Liberal Democrat conference feeling somehow charmed and this year is no exception. This year I’m also puzzled. … Continue reading
Some observations from the Liberal Democrat Conference in Glasgow
Yes, I know. It was a few months ago. But I was tired after three conferences and went to play in Copenhagen and looked for Borgen filming locations (specifically: Café … Continue reading
Some observations from the Conservative Conference in Birmingham
Mark Reckless and Brooks Newmark brought the Tory faithful together Lazy consensus had it that the Conservatives would be reeling after Mark Reckless’ defection and Brooks Newmark’s paisley adventure. But … Continue reading
Some observations from Labour Conference in Manchester
It’s a shame Ed Miliband doesn’t read this blog I wrote last year that it was time to step behind the lectern and concentrate on the content, not the rote learning. … Continue reading
Hardworking may be the hardest word
Take a trip to the centre of Manchester between now and Wednesday and you may be greeted with this sight: That’s right. A hotel saying it’s for the hardworking – … Continue reading
10 thoughts on Ed Miliband’s speech to the Labour conference
It’s time to ditch the ‘speaking without notes’ gimmick. Last year, it was fresh and unexpected. This year, I’m not sure that the hours of practice couldn’t have been better … Continue reading
