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Calling all cliches: One nation
Politics

Calling all cliches: One nation

Posted on 19 July 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

In tribute to Theresa May, some other one-nation politicians in modern Britain. Continue reading →

Culling all cliches: Hard working families
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Culling all cliches: Hard working families

Posted on 17 July 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Does a childless prime minister mean the end of families having to work so hard? Continue reading →

Plausibly mature?
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Plausibly mature?

Posted on 16 July 2016 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

How old is Thresa May’s cabinet? Continue reading →

After the Plausible Young Men
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After the Plausible Young Men

Posted on 13 July 2016 by Alwyn Turner • 4 Comments

ALWYN TURNER re-visits the Lost Generation of 1992. Continue reading →

Tomorrow belongs to May
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Tomorrow belongs to May

Posted on 11 July 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • 1 Comment

Is Theresa May really John Major in a skirt? For the sake of the country, let’s hope so. Continue reading →

Calling all cliches: A decent man
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Calling all cliches: A decent man

Posted on 11 July 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

How important is decency in political life? Continue reading →

‘A silent majority behind their lace curtains’
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‘A silent majority behind their lace curtains’

Posted on 9 July 2016 by Alwyn Turner • 2 Comments

The coming to power of Edward Heath. Continue reading →

‘They wouldn’t put up with those hats’
History / Politics

‘They wouldn’t put up with those hats’

Posted on 8 July 2016 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

A woman prime minister? It must be the Tories. Continue reading →

Post-referendum blues?
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Post-referendum blues?

Posted on 7 July 2016 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

Does ALWYN TURNER still think that referendums always produce the right result? Continue reading →

The donkeys
History / Politics

The donkeys

Posted on 5 July 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

The worst-ever performances in Tory leadership elections (updated)… Continue reading →

Mrs Merton vs Ken Livingstone 
Culture / Politics

Mrs Merton vs Ken Livingstone 

Posted on 4 July 2016 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

Caroline Aherne’s analysis of Labour’s identity crisis. Continue reading →

‘Very good with the bat’: A press portrait of Angela Eagle
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‘Very good with the bat’: A press portrait of Angela Eagle

Posted on 3 July 2016 by Alwyn Turner • 5 Comments

Chess, Krispy Kremes and Dolly the Sheep – it’s the career of the woman who wanted to be Labour leader. Continue reading →

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