A ‘post-war consensus’ for the 21st century
In the past, the future was something exciting, not scary.
16 May 2017 · Leave a comment
Politics in crisis: the role of the polls
Polls are taking on a life of their own. It isn’t their fault.
10 November 2016 · Leave a comment
Book review: Walk with us – How The West Wing changed our lives, edited by Claire Handscombe
Portrayal of a fandom
15 September 2016 · Leave a comment
Smoke and mirrors as Vote Leave rebrand themselves as Change Britain
They want to work together. Honest. HONEST.
12 September 2016 · Leave a comment
After Brexit – five questions for the Labour party
It’s down to tactics now, as the Labour leadership struggle rumbles on. Angela Eagle is, we hear, poised to strike. Personally, I’d advise that Ms Eagle and Mr Smith make … Continue reading
4 July 2016 · Leave a comment
I’m voting remain, because the EU is a peace machine
The EU is helping liberate Europeans
21 June 2016 · 1 Comment
Now the EU referendum sees Project Fear vs Project Bastard
The Brexiters are placing artificial limits on legitimacy
15 March 2016 · Leave a comment
Sorry, your Majesty. Crossrail should be named the Johnson line
Crossrail needs a new muse. Step forward Mr Johnson. Not that Mr Johnson.
23 February 2016 · 1 Comment
The answer from where extra flood defence money should come is obvious
Defence begins at home
29 December 2015 · 1 Comment
Benn’s speech, four days on
Mr Benn’s speech was high on passion, short on analysis and restated the case for Labour interventionalism
6 December 2015 · 2 Comments
