“Politics on the Edge” by Rory Stewart – flawed genius
"Politics on the Edge" by Rory Stewart - flawed genius. He writes with sharp clarity about the failures of the political establishment with selecting MPs.
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Southport – the match that lit the multicultural tinderbox
Southport – the match that lit the multicultural tinderbox. The Southport stabbings in July 2024 had no direct relation to the summer disorders that followed.
On the cusp of Populism
In an era when manifestos have become costed menus, the main political parties have strayed far away from having an ideology. Are we now on the cusp of populism?
An unpopular election
An unpopular election. The electorate is unmoved by a lack of real choices of who to vote for. Neither Starmer nor Sunak are proving to be a clear winner.
Leaders debate: slugfest
The first Leaders debate was like a slugfest as each leader attacked each other through each soundbite issue. Watching Sunak and Starmer last night was tough.
An election that no one wants
Is the general election this year one that no one wants? The Tories are in disarray and Labour would inherit no money in the bank to pay for its manifesto.
What next for the Tories?
The crisis at the heart of the Conservative Party has rippled out into the economy. Rishi Sunak is now the third Tory party leader and Prime Minister this year. What next for the Tories?
Can we survive the current crisis under the Tory Party?
We require a statesman of stature, with the vision. Under Liz Truss does the Conservative Party have a such plan to enable us to survive the current crisis?
Boris Johnson – his own worst enemy
The downfall of Boris Johnson has been coming, with an unprecedented walkout from the paid staff. Boris's failings are aplenty - he is his own worst enemy.
Keeping the economy afloat and the people healthy – the Omicron challenge
Boris Johnson is between a rock and hard place. Go gentle and the NHS may fall over. Go hard his Tory vote would collapse, possibly his own position.