Green Party leader slams immigrant scapegoating
Green Party leader Natalie Bennett yesterday gave a speech at the Romanian Cultural Institute slamming leaders from across the political spectrum for scapegoating immigrants. In her speech, she apologised for…
Today is a mighty achievement for Cameron and Osborne
Beware a young man with something to prove. That, surely, must be the lesson of today. As the next round of the government's assault on the people of Britain comes…
Tory detoxification continues…
I wrote last week about Cameron's re-de-toxification strategy - that he seems to be working hard to recruit well-off liberals. This weekend, I happened to notice his last three Facebook…
Cameron's re-de-toxofication campaign is in full swing
From the moment he declared he would stand for Tory leader, Cameron's strategy was clear. He pulled up a white flag in the culture war so he could pull out…
Forced labour was popular rhetoric, it won't be popular policy
There has to be a line. There has to be a point at which the balance tips. There has to be a moment when people see that too much 'getting…
The Olympics Romneyshambles
Mitt Romney broke the first rule of politics: he told truth. If it wasn't close to the bone, his comment that London isn't ready for the Olympics wouldn't have touched…
Cameron's wee trip to Edinburgh
Cameron ended his trip to a porridge factory with a wee speech from Edinburgh's Grassmarket. Shrouded by a carefully chosen view of the castle, he launched, American tourist style, into…
Three more thoughts on the Scottish independence shenanigans
On Tuesday I wrote up three thoughts on the scrap over Scottish independence. Here are three more. First: PMQs this week saw Cameron and Miliband attempt their opening gambits on…
Don't worry Cameron, I can see your Big Society on the distant horizon – even if you can't
By Alex Murray The New Year. A time for sharing. A time for caring. The perfect time for a Big Society. People heading to soup kitchens. A goat for a…
What makes Britain a Christian Country? A Response to David Cameron
David Cameron’s recent speech celebrating the anniversary of the King James Bible in Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral is extraordinary—politically, historically, and even theologically. Cameron feels Christian values will combat the…