The future of the Conservative Party: Big-state Toryism
The Conservatives’ dependence on the ‘grey vote’ and on their think tank apparatus may mean they are committed to ever increasing expenditures in future.
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Tories used PIs “to spy on their own supporters”
There are reports this morning that the Conservative party used private investigators, like Glen Mulcaire, to delve into the personal lives of their own supporters.
The race for Inverclyde
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs interviews the candidates ahead of Thursday’s Inverclyde by-election, caused by the tragic death of David Cairns.
Should Brian Souter have his knighthood removed?
NUS Scotland are campaigning for the founder of the Stagecoach company to have his knighthood withdrawn after his attempts to repeal anti-homophobic legislation.
Cameron’s NHS U-turn was not a choice but a necessity
David Cameron and his supporters have a tough sell on the NHS bill changes; they have another coalition u-turn written all over them.
The Big Society belongs to the people not the politicians
Politicians should let the public decide what the Big Society means and allow communities to make things happen on their own terms.
Canada’s Liberals squeezed by Tories and NDP
Matt Gwilliam looks at the extraordinary results from the Canadian general election that could change the political landscape for good.
Progressive politics and the purple peril: The rise of UKIP
By Dr Robert Ford and Dr Matthew Goodwin look at the real threat UKIP pose to the three main parties in next month’s local elections.
Labour NO to AV: Roses growing on a thorn bush
Dominic Browne reports on the Labour NO to AV campaign and the support they receive from Tory donors.
Has the UUP/Tory link hit the rocks?
Is the Conservative Party’s electoral link with the Ulster Unionists about to come to an end? Ed Jacobs reports on the latest developments in Northern Ireland.