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  • Vote Lib Dem to reset politics

    Over on Comment is Free I’ve written this article: Today’s polls confirm that the leaders’ debate on Thursday has become a game changer. Ever since 1983, much of the focus on the progressive end of politics has been on tactical voting to prevent the “left” vote from splitting. But as we move towards a genuinely…

  • Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Notting Hill

    Over on the Social Liberal Forum website I’ve written two articles today. The first is on social care and the mess the Tories have got into attacking Labour’s “plan” for what they call a “death tax“. The second is about why I’m sceptical about the so-called Robin Hood Tax.

  • Comment is Free: Gordon Brown and the Alternative Vote

    Wondering what I think of Labour’s plans for a referendum on electoral reform? Well wonder no longer! The alternative vote is a small but significant step forward in the ongoing campaign for a fair electoral system fit for the 21st century. On a good day. Maybe. … If Brown’s system of choice bores campaigners, what…

  • Does Simon Cowell have the political X-Factor?

    No, is the basic conclusion of my article on Comment is Free today: In reality, the X Factor could only dream of having as many voters as we take for granted in UK elections. Ten million votes may sound like a lot, but it is only two-thirds the number of people who voted in the…

  • Our Vince: From Fred Astaire to Mr Bean?

    As a follow up to my piece about Lib Dem economic policy this morning, I’ve written an article on Comment is Free about Vince Cable and why he is starting to be a bit of a problem for the Lib Dems: I have huge admiration for Vince. Six years ago, when I was experiencing a…