Comment: So the BNP’s going out of business? Be careful what you wish for
It is better to have the BNP in politics than to have their supporters outside the process, becoming ever more violent and disengaged, writes Kevin Meagher.
Kevin Meagher
Kevin is a former head of communications at Advantage West Midlands and public affairs manager for United Utilities PLC. He was also special adviser to Labour Northern Ireland secretary, Shaun Woodward. He is now a freelance communications consultant.
Hezza set to launch Greater Birmingham Project – but will Cameron and co. back him up?
Lord Heseltine will launch the Greater Birmingham Project today – but the question is, will the government actually back him up?
When even Nick Griffin looks down on UKIP’s Dr. Death, Farage knows he’s in trouble
Even Nick Griffin has criticised UKIP candidate Geoffrey Clark’s extreme views on euthanasia for the elderly and forced abortions for disabled babies.
De Silva’s report is welcome, but a judicial inquiry is still needed into Pat Finucane’s murder
Pat Finucane murder: We are all entitled to know what was done in our name, and only a judicial inquiry will finally tell us that, writes Kevin Meagher.
Belfast: “Metal barriers, bottles, golf balls” used to attack police after change in flag policy
A change in Belfast city council’s policy on flying the Union flag exposes old divisions and results in a night of rage in the city.
Bonfire Night bigotry is alive and well in Lewes
The gunpowder plot, four hundred plus years ago, was a violent reaction against incredible intolerance; tonight in Lewes, we have moved on less than we thought.
Heseltine waves flag for role of government – right in Osborne’s face
Lord Heseltine’s report goes against the government grain, arguing for regulation and a reassessment of the relationship between local and central government.
Comment: This government just doesn’t understand the North
Following the appointment of Dr Tim Leunig, Kevin Meagher writes about how the coalition government – Lib Dems as well as Tories – don’t understand the North.
Lib Dem councillor quits party saying Clegg’s integrity is “shot to pieces”
Nick Clegg’s woes deepened as the first resignation in the aftermath of a conference steeped in apologies, reports Kevin Meagher.
When it comes to planning reform, Osborne should take a look at his own backyard first
Kevin Meagher examines the hypocrisy in the George Osbrone’s new planning permission policy, advising the devil is in the detail.