Category Archives: Politics

My mid-term reivew for the Coalition

by Dominic Posted on 16 October 2012

We are now almost exactly half-way through the current Parliament, so now seems a good time to take a tour d’horizon. It makes for a rather depressing sight. The Coalition continues, albeit with little and waning enthusiasm on either side. David … Continue reading →

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David Cameron raises the union jack for Britain

by Dominic Posted on 9 December 2011

It could so easily have been the white flag. David Cameron has most certainly confounded his critics on the Right, at least temporarily. Finding himself caught between the ‘Merkozy’ federalist steamroller and the interests of Britain, he chose the latter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Angela Merkel, David Cameron, Ed Miliband, EU, Labour, Nick Clegg, Nicolas Sarkozy, Nigel Farage, UKIP | Leave a comment

UKIP leader Nigel Farage speaks in Lyndhurst

by Dominic Posted on 20 September 2011

On Monday 19 September, largely out of curiosity, I attended an open meeting in Lyndhurst organised by UKIP, at which the speaker was its leader, Nigel Farage MEP. Although it had not been very well publicised, to my knowledge (I … Continue reading →

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George Osborne lets Ed Miliband demand the apology

by Dominic Posted on 5 January 2011

On 4 January, as UK VAT rose to 20%, Chancellor George Osborne allowed Ed Miliband to demand an apology from the Conservatives – an unforced error. Continue reading →

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General well-being and the role of government

by Dominic Posted on 18 November 2010

Should the government be in the general well-being business? Yes, but only in the sense of fostering the conditions in which people can look after themselves and those around them. Continue reading →

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Britain underwhelmed by Royal Engagement

by Dominic Posted on 17 November 2010

In reacting to the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton, media exuberance quickly gave way to questions about who’s paying for the wedding. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged BBC, EU, Iain Martin, Janet Daley, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Royal wedding, Spending cuts | 1 Comment

Striking newsreaders do themselves few favours

by Dominic Posted on 7 November 2010

The strike at the BBC has illustrated how little the person reading the autocue actually matters. The BBC should nurture new faces rather than pay a premium to personalities. Continue reading →

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An EU referendum and beyond

by Dominic Posted on 9 September 2010

As well as holding a AV, the UK should hold referenda on membership of the EU – as proposed by Daniel Hannan – and the future of the Union. Continue reading →

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100 days of the Coalition? Doing well for now

by Dominic Posted on 18 August 2010

100 days is far too soon to pronounce on the success of the Coalition government. The more challenging political hazards that lie ahead will properly to test its competence. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Barack Obama, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, David Cameron, David Hughes, Election, Iain Duncan Smith, Nick Clegg, The Independent | Leave a comment

A month on in UK politics

by Dominic Posted on 6 June 2010

If a week in politics is a lifetime, how long is a month? The General Election took place exactly a month ago today and it feels already as if the New Labour era has become enveloped in the mists of … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged Chris Huhne, David Cameron, David Laws, Graham Brady, Nick Clegg, Vince Cable | Leave a comment

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