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Electoral reform is not just about electoral fairness – there are wider political and social implications; income inequality is now at its greatest since 1945.
While the Lib Dems clearly have the most progressive positions on climate and energy in general, none of the parties have detailed plans for what they would do.
Coalitions of this sort can be effective, and do not automatically amount to ‘weak’ government; however, national coalitions are not a long-term option.
Never before has schools policy been so important; the election debate could very well be sealed if the Tories get in and manage to dismantle the state system.
This election, and more importantly its aftermath, will be defined by the economy, with the incoming government facing some unpalatable choices & spending cuts.
Jobs have not been a prominent issue during this campaign. This is a real concern, as the labour market is at a precarious point.
Mr Brown’s upbringing, his moral compass, explains his consistent political identification with the underdog and the poor – unlike Mr Cameron.
George Osborne today questions the Treasury’s economic model as a “work of fiction”. Is he cultivating an atmosphere of emergency as preparation for cuts?
For progressives, the lesson is that policy isn’t enough; we need a new narrative on immigration, and the next government will face the challenge of writing it.
