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On Coalitions

A lot of Labour supporters – and Green supporters – have been up in arms for the last day or so, practically frothing at the mouth and screaming because Nick Clegg has said that if Labour gets the smallest share … Continue reading

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A Beginners’ Guide To The Election: Part 1 – The Voting System

I’ve spoken to a lot of people recently – British people who can vote, and indeed who have voted in the past – who don’t understand some very basic things about our political system. They think, for example, that the … Continue reading

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Quick Statement Of Intent For Next Fortnight

I have been very consciously trying to balance the content of this blog recently, because I know I have readers who come here for a variety of different things – some of you like Doctor Who, others my music posts, … Continue reading

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