Our Parliamentary Training Lead Details the Recent Changes to the Conservative Candidate Assessment Process
With changes to the Conservative Party’s candidate selection process, what does this mean for an aspiring MP?
Scott Morrison’s stance on Novak Djokovic and the Australian Open – public health strategy or election campaigning?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s showdown against Novak Djokovic left him with egg on his face. His election-mode public health strategy may require revision whilst he scrabbles to retain his majority.
The battle of perception – Hispanic and Latino votes cannot be taken for granted by Democrats in America
With midterms in November, Democrats face a bloodbath of defeats. The exodus of Latino voters from the party and to the Republicans stands to play a significant part – how did this happen, and what does it mean?
What do the Conservatives need to do now after losing North Shropshire
The Liberal Democrats’ stunning win in North Shropshire should send the coldest of shivers down Conservative spines. However, do the problems lie at the top or are they more profound?
Book review: ‘Collateral Damage: Britain, America and Europe in the Age of Trump’
“His book is one of the best written, easy to read memoirs I have recently read” is how Kim Darroch’s autobiography has been described. Read more to see why.
Old Bexley & Sidcup – is this the final nail in the UKIP/Brexit Party/Reform coffin?
The Conservatives may have won the Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election but Labour made gains, and Reform UK also retained its deposit. Do minor parties hold more sway by appealing to angry voters, and if not, where is their receptacle? Without them, can Reform UK chart a successful path into the future?
Book review: ‘Beyond the Red Wall’
The 2019 UK election was just over 2 years ago, but the country continues to realign politically. This book delves into the granular issues which saw dyed-in-the-wool Labour voters elect Conservatives for the first time, and may offer Labour a path back to power.
The power of the political cartoon
Politicians love them and hate them. Political cartoons often are more powerful and effective than articles and newspapers. How did they arise, how are they changing, and do they get under politicians’ skin? Read this blog to find out more.
COP26 – Co-op or Cop out?
Two weeks of intense negotiations have culminated in progress and compromise. Surprise deals and carbon-cutting consensus have been offset by criticism and claims of greenwashing. Was this summit a success? Or do the failures outweigh that which was agreed?
Republicans appealed to voters’ hearts. Democrats paid the price
Americans went to the polls last week and resoundingly rejected President Biden and the Democrats. Having lost ground for the first time in decades in some parts of the country, where does the future lie for the Democrats, who can they attract support from, and where do they go from here?
