Published in The Guardian (April 5th, 2012) For all his faults, Tony Blair was an acute observer of the political scene. Surveying events from No 10, he would […]
Politics
Why Dave will miss this hawk in hippy’s clothing
Published in the Daily Mail (March 3rd, 2012) Last week in Downing Street there was a seminar on the future of cities. First a Danish architect spoke of […]
Politics
Like it or not, the PM has never been stronger. He should exploit it
Published in The Independent (December 13th, 2011) When George Osborne addressed Cabinet last week, he compared the proposed deal to salvage the euro and safeguard our futures with […]
Immigration / Policy
Immigrants saved my family and are crucial to Britain
Published in the London Evening Standard (October 11th, 2011) One unexpected aspect of life as the parent of a profoundly disabled teenager is that at times it is […]
Politics
Bring me sunshine
Published in The Guardian (October 4th, 2011) The meetings began in the summer with gentle debate down at Chequers over the central themes and tone of David Cameron’s […]
Politics
Lib Dems need to stake out their own territory
Published in the Financial Times (August 24th, 2011) One of the many twists to have occurred in British politics since the election is that the most eagerly anticipated […]
Politics
Believe it or not, Steve Hilton is the only real Thatcherite in Cameron’s No 10
Published in The Mail on Sunday (July 31st) Five years ago, as the hours ticked down to David Cameron’s first party conference speech as leader, there were nerves […]
Politics
Cameron must breathe new life into the coalition
Published in the London Evening Standard (July 25th, 2011) “We had lost our virginity on scandal,” wrote Tony Blair, reflecting on the furore over Bernie Ecclestone’s million-pound gift […]
Politics
Betraying themselves
Published in Prospect (March 25th, 2011) An army of political obituarists is arguing that we are witnessing the suicidal spasms of one of our great political parties. Oceans […]
Politics
What next for the coalition?
Published in Prospect (May 4th, 2011) So it is all over bar the shouting. And what a lot of shouting there has been. In truth, the proposed change […]
Politics
Is the Coalition marriage doomed to end in divorce?
Published in the London Evening Standard (May 3rd, 2011) Thankfully, it is nearly over. The debate over a small change to our voting system has been a depressing […]
Politics
Brand detox remains the Tories’ prime task
Published in the Financial Times (January 4th, 2011) After weeks of muttering and coded articles, the new year has arrived with hostile outbursts against the coalition from within its […]