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Another fact-check

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Andrew Hickey

Re: that thing about Cameron, Mandela and so on that’s going round. As far as I can tell, the Federation of Conservative Students never actually put out “Hang Nelson Mandela” posters — rather some members of the FCS wore T-shirts … Continue reading →

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So Farewell, Then, Labour…

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

For those three people who don’t yet know, the Labour party refused to make any concessions to form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats. As a result, the Lib Dems were left with the choices of either a Conservative minority … Continue reading →

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A Quick Explanation For Americans And Other Confused Persons

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

Batman posts have to hold off a few days I’m afraid… The one-line summary for Americans is that we’re reliving Bush vs Gore, and Ralph Nader has been asked to choose. In the election this week, no party got an … Continue reading →

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Tactical Voting – An (Unsuccessful) Attempt At A Non-Partisan Guide

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

I’ve not been in any state to blog recently (as those of you who saw the rather embarrassing linkblog the other day will know) because a roller-coaster is nothing to an election campaign. The human body simply isn’t built to … Continue reading →

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