In tribute to Theresa May, some other one-nation politicians in modern Britain. Continue reading
Category Archives: Politics
Culling all cliches: Hard working families
Does a childless prime minister mean the end of families having to work so hard? Continue reading
Plausibly mature?
How old is Thresa May’s cabinet? Continue reading
After the Plausible Young Men
ALWYN TURNER re-visits the Lost Generation of 1992. Continue reading
Tomorrow belongs to May
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
How important is decency in political life? Continue reading
‘A silent majority behind their lace curtains’
The coming to power of Edward Heath. Continue reading
‘They wouldn’t put up with those hats’
A woman prime minister? It must be the Tories. Continue reading
Post-referendum blues?
Does ALWYN TURNER still think that referendums always produce the right result? Continue reading
The donkeys
The worst-ever performances in Tory leadership elections (updated)… Continue reading
Mrs Merton vs Ken Livingstone
Caroline Aherne’s analysis of Labour’s identity crisis. Continue reading
‘Very good with the bat’: A press portrait of Angela Eagle
Chess, Krispy Kremes and Dolly the Sheep – it’s the career of the woman who wanted to be Labour leader. Continue reading