Published by The Mail on Sunday (7th May, 2017) Three years ago he was unknown across France. His bid for the presidency was announced only six months ago. […]
Politics
The looming political shake-up
Published by The i paper (24th April, 2017) Britain faces both the most important and the dullest election campaign for many years. It is the most important since […]
Europe / European Union / Politics
Who will capture the centre ground?
Published by The i paper (3rd April, 2017) British politics is in a curious place. A prime minister who is respected but still little-known leads a government with […]
Politics
Corbyn’s drubbing illustrates the collapse of opposition in Britain
Published by The Daily Telegraph (25th January, 2017) The goal could hardly have been more open. Theresa May came to the despatch box having lost a landmark court […]
Politics
So much to do beyond Brexit
Published by The ipaper (9th January, 2017) It is strange that Theresa May’s honeymoon period has lasted so long, given her abrupt ascent to power and the deep […]
Politics
Labour moderates need some fresh thinking
Published by the ipaper (26th September, 2016) Before following his father into Westminster, Stephen Kinnock enjoyed the fruits of free movement that Britons see as their birthright. He […]
Politics
We fixate on the Ukip pantomime. That’s a serious mistake
Published by The Guardian (5th August, 2016) You need a heart of stone not to laugh. Stephen Woolfe, favourite to be the new king of Ukip and backed […]
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
Our two-party system is falling apart
Published by the i paper (27th June, 2016) So what an appalling mess our country finds itself in. Last Friday, we woke to discover Britain had decided to […]
Politics
Doomsday warning: Tories and Labour are in danger
Published by The ipaper (8th May, 2016) Austrians face a choice between two candidates in the run-off for their presidential election later this month. They can support a […]
Politics
The pollsters got it wrong – but they are still crucial for politicians
Published by The Daily Telegraph (20th January, 2016) Shortly before the 2010 general election, David Cameron sat down with the results of the latest in-depth opinion poll. It was […]
Politics
Corbyn’s reshuffle shambles made Labour’s divisions even worse
Published by The i Paper & The Independent (11th January, 2016) Shortly after the appointment of Seumas Milne as Labour’s director of communications last year, he was overheard in […]