Who were the winners and losers of the election? Here’s six of one and half-a-dozen of the other. Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Doing deals with Ulstermen
The history of British governments relying on Irish MPs hasn’t always been a happy one, finds PAUL SAFFER. Continue reading
A terrible night for May
The general election – how was it for the Tories? Continue reading
A good night for Corbyn
The general election – how was it for Labour? Continue reading
Through the past, gladly
PAUL SAFFER on how the 2017 election matches up to those of the past. Continue reading
Election night highlights: 1987
Esther Rantzen, George Galloway and Mars bars – it must be the BBC election coverage, says PAUL SAFFER. Continue reading
Election night highlights: 1974
What should we trust: astrology or an exit poll? PAUL SAFFER seeks the answer. Continue reading
Morgan of the Month: May
Who’s been twisting our melons this month? Continue reading
What Katie did (badly)
ALWYN TURNER bids a fondless farewell to Katie Hopkins as she departs LBC. Continue reading
Election night highlights: 1964
PAUL SAFFER watches the Beatles, Clement Attlee and David Frost on the BBC election coverage. Continue reading
General election 2017: The story so far
Some random thoughts on the election campaign. Continue reading
1997: ‘What’s the point of democracy?’
ALWYN TURNER on the Labour government’s 1997 decision to give the Bank of England control of interest rates. Continue reading
