Where next – thoughts on the 2010 election?
While we wait for the election results and the formation of a new government, it’s worth thinking about what might happen next. This election almost certainly marks the end of…
From Facebook to the Streets: The Humble Spray Can Still Holds its Charm
Don't just vote with a cross (seen in Hereford). The internet is a wonderful place to share ideas. It's an even better place for sharing inane crap. Sometimes the two…
Vote Green on Thursday, or: Why Green MPs Change Everything
The 2010 election is the most significant election for greens in the UK. It comes at the pinnacle of a series of important elections. The outstanding performance of 1989 where…
prediction: Gordon Brown will be the ‘next’ PM
I posted on twitter earlier today that I'm going to make an election prediction. I've been pretty sure about this since the Tories launched their moronic 'I'll cut the deficit,…
Why we should be talking about Land Value Tax
The landlord who happens to own a plot of land on the outskirts of a great city ... watches the busy population around him making the city larger, richer, more…
Memorandum to Mr David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, in advance of the Leaders Debate on foreign policy.
1) This time, please try not to risk war with a security council member. 1b) If you must ignore this advice, at least choose a small one. Gabon is a…
EXCLUSIVE: Labour’s new ad
Yesterday's debate's biggest gaffe was undoubtedly David Cameron's hamfisted 'Axis of Evil' speech, citing China (along with Iran) as the reason we need nuclear missiles. “Are we really happy to…
The Labour Manifesto – sponsored by BUPA
It was presumably concern about whether party political events were allowed on NHS property that led Labour’s media team to tell BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that the “Hospital site where Lab…
Why make RBS back small businesses, but not renewables?
There is much to write about yesterday’s budget, but I thought I would highlight just one paradox – one I genuinely don’t understand. Alistair Darling announced a £1bn fund for…
Healthcare win shows Obama is no West Wing fan
Today’s news that the House of Representatives has passed an amended version of the healthcare Bill promised by Barack Obama shows an interesting contrast with the achievements of the Clinton…