If I were a billionaire member of the House of Lords, I would commission polls that involve 20,000 people, just like Lord Ashcroft. Partly, this would be so I could say “Silence!” like Darth Vader when my chosen pollster said, “but my … Continued
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Eight more years of cuts – are either the politicians or the voters ready?
The Cabinet Secretary thinks cuts are going to continue to 2020. The Prime Minister knows that means the next Conservative manifesto is going to have to set out some significant second term savings. Is there a political message would allow … Continued
It’s the economy (but it’s not that simple)
As Westminster prepares for the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and the eurozone crisis continues, how are Britain’s parties navigating the politics of slow and no growth, writes Steve Van Riel, political consultant for Centreground Political Communications. When thinking about the 2015 … Continued
On the polls
Today’s Populus poll in the Times looks like good news for Labour: opening up its biggest lead over the Conservatives since last year’s general election; Labour 41%, up three points on last month; Conservatives down one on 33%, and the … Continued