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Monthly Archives: September 2012
The Liberal Democrat conference: life outside the bubble
The “Westminster bubble” is a useful expression. It refers to an ecosystem of politicians, journalists, think tankers and numerous hangers on based Westminster who have there own version of reality. The Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton, which ended yesterday was firmly outside … Continue reading
Plan B
One of the reasons why I suspect Labour will win the next general election here in the UK is that they are showing impressive discipline. This was on show yesterday at a fringe meeting at which both John Cruddas and … Continue reading
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The Lib Dems struggle with education policy
Saturday was education day at the Lib Dem conference. Education is dear to the hearts of most Lib Dems, but the party struggles to come up with a clear party line beyond the important policy of Pupil Premium, where state … Continue reading
Posted in Politics UK, Public Services
Tagged education policy, Lib Dem Conference, Lib Dems
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What do they really mean? Conference euphemisms
I love the Lib Dem conference, which starts next Saturday in Brighton. But sometimes I tire of the antics of those getting up to make speeches in the conference hall. There are several sources of my irritation. One is speakers … Continue reading
The Olympics and Hillsborough: two faces of the public sector
Brendan Barber, the outgoing General Secretary of Britian’s Trade Union Congress, called for “an Olympic approach to the economy“. He was, of course, only one of many politicians and others trying to use the example of London’s success in putting on … Continue reading