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Highlights of the Lib Dem Manifesto

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Andrew Hickey

I’ve had a look through the Lib Dem manifesto today, because of course I have. It’s long — something like three times as long as the larger parties’ — and full of detail (as someone — I’m afraid I can’t … Continue reading →

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So What Happened? View From The Ground

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

I can’t speak for what happened nationally, but I think my experiences on election day might be useful in determining what happened. Fundamentally, I think the Clegg surge *did* happen, but was drowned out by the larger turnout, and a … Continue reading →

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Quick final message before the election

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

Got in only 1/2 an hour ago and have to be up in 4 hours to go out campaigning again, so an incredibly brief one today. When you go to the ballot box, just remember: Tories Section 28. Poll tax. … 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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