23 May 2015
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The elections seem a long time ago already, even though it’s only just over a couple of weeks. But I can still feel the sense of exhilaration when, firstly, the exit polls confounded the pre-election predictions and then the real … Continue reading
23 March 2015
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As we approach the general election in May, a number of websites have sprung up (and more will probably follow) where you can compare the various policies of the parties competing for your vote. The idea is that you can … Continue reading
20 January 2015
by Mark
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The Huffington Post published a graphic attacking David Cameron which has become something of an Internet meme. So, let’s look at what Cameron’s record actually is on the things it mentions… “One million people using food banks” – because the … Continue reading
21 October 2014
by Mark
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Economic migrants leaving their homes in a poorer country to find work in a richer one. If, like me, your musical memories consist of the likes of Duran Duran, Blondie, The Human League, The Sex Pistols and Bon Jovi, then … Continue reading
6 June 2014
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Reading the runes from a by-election result is always problematic. The local nature of the event means that it’s hard to draw national trends, while protest votes and tightly focussed campaigns by all parties have an effect that won’t be … Continue reading
26 May 2014
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The music has stopped and we’ve all got off the Euro dance floor. The ’kippers are smokin’, the Tories are blue, Labour isn’t quite working and the future isn’t bright for Lib Dem orange. But what does it all mean? … Continue reading
24 May 2014
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There has been much media coverage of how well UKIP have done in the local authority elections that took place at the same time as the European elections on Thursday. If you listen to the BBC, it’s been a triumph … Continue reading
27 April 2013
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On Thursday, we’ll be voting in the county council elections. In the Evesham South division, where I live, we have a candidate from the BNP – the only one from that party in our area. I’m confident that the BNP … Continue reading
17 February 2013
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It’s not often that I find myself writing a blog post which attacks someone on my own side of the political divide, but, in this case, I think it needs to be said. And what needs to be said is … Continue reading
5 February 2013
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As a brief follow-up to my post on Sunday about the same-sex marriage debate, these are a few more, mostly random, thoughts. I should add that, approximately 12 hours after writing that article, I was struck down by norovirus (and … Continue reading