Tag: media

Europe, turnout, the BNP, the Greens and fair votes

I’ve just got back from an hour’s stint on LBC talking about Yurp. Myself and fellow guest Hugo Brady from the Centre of European Reform were both under the impression we were there to discuss how the European Parliament works and the elections themselves. Instead we found ourselves being asked to mount a full frontal… Continue reading Europe, turnout, the BNP, the Greens and fair votes

Jo Swinson and The Telegraph: complaints, complaints, complaints

Thanks a lot to everyone for all the positive feedback I’ve had about my article this morning. By happenstance, Alix Mortimer has just asked: Fucking disgusting. Can we get them on article 1 (accuracy) of the PCC code? The answer, at least in my view, is yes, which is why I’ve just spent the last… Continue reading Jo Swinson and The Telegraph: complaints, complaints, complaints

Parliament, The Telegraph and Jo Swinson

One of the advantages of being effectively out of action for the past month is that because I haven’t been able to even attempt to cover the expenses row, blow-by-blow, I can now afford to take a somewhat wider view. It has been a fascinating couple of weeks, revealing not just how Parliament works but… Continue reading Parliament, The Telegraph and Jo Swinson