Published by The Guardian (12th July, 2016) Shortly after David Cameron’s election as Conservative leader, we were throwing around ideas to underscore his determination to change the party. […]
Politics
Leadsom heralds a return of the ‘nasty party’
Published by the ipaper (11th July, 2016) Shortly after the turn of the century a new party chairwoman stood before the Conservative Party conference and told stunned members […]
Politics
The earthquake that upended British politics
Published by The Wall Street Journal (9th July, 2016) British politics and governance have been shaken during the past few weeks in ways that I have not seen […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Tears inside Number Ten after the door closed
Published by The Mail on Sunday (26th June, 2016) David Cameron held back tears as he stood in front of the cameras on Friday outside Downing Street and, […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
David Cameron should crush Tory dinosaurs in a revenge reshuffle
Published by The Guardian (31st May, 2016) In his maiden speech as a Tory MP six years ago, Andrew Bridgen joked about being a little Englander. Three years […]
Politics / United States / World
Special relationship? It might have to wait until Cameron bids farewell
Published by The Daily Telegraph (5th May, 2016) One thing united experts as they surveyed an over-crowded field many months ago: Donald Trump stood no chance of winning […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
This is about more than just money
Published by The Mail on Sunday (10th April, 2016) When David Cameron told me he was running for the Tory Party leadership, I replied that it would be difficult […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Boris, Brexit and Cameron’s miscalculation
Published by The Wall Street Journal (3rd March, 2016) As British Prime Minister David Cameron surveys the political landscape, he has much to savor. Last May he confounded critics who […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Cameron on the brink of disaster
Published by The Mail on Sunday (21st February, 2016) During those days when David Cameron soared high in the polls as Opposition Leader, he was asked about his success in […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Don’t expect David Cameron to play nice as he battles for his place in history
Published by The Daily Telegraph (17th February, 2016) So here we go: the battle of Britain’s place in Europe is about to begin. The Prime Minister is frantically […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Migrant camps in Kent? We don’t need scare stories to make a case for the EU
Published by The Guardian (9th February, 2016) The fight over Britain’s membership of the EU has, until now, had the feel of a phoney war. The out camp […]