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Are the televised election debates a waste of time in their current format? Are the televised election debates a waste of time in their current format? Stuart Thomson, head of public affairs at BDB Pitmans, says YES. Despite everyone’s hopes, the televised leadership debates have been a complete damp squib. They have been a waste of everyone’s time, revealing little that we didn’t already know and failing to [...]
Is it irresponsible for parliament to be on recess at such a crucial time? Is it irresponsible for parliament to be on recess at such a crucial time? Dr Stuart Thomson, head of public affairs at BDB Pitmans, says YES. With a hard no-deal Brexit looming, now is not the time for a parliamentary break. There is too much to do, but only if the government allows it. Allowing [...]
DEBATE: With less than six months to go until Brexit, does this Budget actually matter? October 26, 2018 With less than six months to go until Brexit, does this Budget actually matter? Rhiannon Kinghall Were is head of tax policy at Macfarlanes. Getting this year’s Budget right matters, both politically and economically. It is taking place in a highly charged political environment – even if it appears literate on paper, this is not [...]
Labour has faced crises before, but this is uncharted territory September 18, 2018 After a summer of turbulence, the Labour party conference will get underway in Liverpool next week. The stories swirling around the run-up centre on the current maelstrom of fanatical support for Jeremy Corbyn, the increasing despondence of moderate MPs, accusations of antisemitism at the heart of the party, all against a backdrop of online discussion [...]
Labour has faced crises before, but this is uncharted territory September 18, 2018 After a summer of turbulence, the Labour party conference will get underway in Liverpool next week. The stories swirling around the run-up centre on the current maelstrom of fanatical support for Jeremy Corbyn, the increasing despondence of moderate MPs, accusations of antisemitism at the heart of the party, all against a backdrop of online discussion [...]
Antisemitism oblivion could push Corbyn’s leadership over the edge August 6, 2018 In the wake of his appointment as Labour leader three years ago, it seemed that Jeremy Corbyn could do no wrong. His controversial history and past parliamentary rebellions were all proof of genuine commitment rather than poor judgement, and were a breath of fresh air in politics. But the decisions he is taking as leader [...]
Antisemitism oblivion could push Corbyn’s leadership over the edge August 6, 2018 In the wake of his appointment as Labour leader three years ago, it seemed that Jeremy Corbyn could do no wrong. His controversial history and past parliamentary rebellions were all proof of genuine commitment rather than poor judgement, and were a breath of fresh air in politics. But the decisions he is taking as [...]
