A week in America | 17 November 2023
19/11/2023
This week, the world’s two most powerful men met in California. Martin looks at what was discussed, what was agreed and what it may or may not mean for the rest of us.
Are we at the beginning of the end of a two-party system?
16/11/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on another turbulent week for the prime minister – and some internal party challenges for the Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer too. He wonders if the Tory and Labour coalitions are becoming too broad to manage and survive.
At least inflation’s down!
16/11/2023
Jim reviews one of the most dramatic weeks in British politics. Apart from the news on inflation, he thinks the outlook is bleak for the Prime Minister.
Braverman set for sacking
09/11/2023
Jim thinks the Home Secretary is on the point of sacking or resignation. Whatever happens, his blog takes a longer term look at Suella Braverman’s plans for her future in politics.
A week in America | 10 November 2023
09/11/2023
This time next year, America will have a new President. Or the old one back. Or the old one it currently has will still be there. This week Martin looks at the dilemma facing US political parties and voters…
Have the Tories run out of ideas?
09/11/2023
Is the King’s Speech conclusive evidence that the government has run out of ideas?
A week in America | 3 November 2023
03/11/2023
This week Martin wonders how it would be possible for America to repeat South Africa’s success at the Rugby and Cricket world cups…
Caution or vision in the King’s speech?
02/11/2023
Jim looks forward to the King’s Speech and asks if it will prove a launch pad for a Sunak recovery,or a fag end set of bills that shows the Tories time is up.
I did it my way!
26/10/2023
Rishi Sunak ‘celebrated’ his first anniversary as PM this week. As Frank McKenna reminds us, it has not been the easiest year for the man who was once seen as the ‘grown up centrist’ who could save the government.
Events dear boy
26/10/2023
In his blog Jim reflects that there is still a way to go until the next General Election. Unpredictable events, like Gaza, can shake even the most succesful parties, as Labour is showing.
A week in America | 26 October 2023
26/10/2023
This week, Martin continues to follow the chaos in Congress. While finding a new Speaker is a step forward, what comes next has many people worried…
From Balfour to Gaza, mistake after tragic mistake
19/10/2023
Jim looks at a century of tragic mistakes that has led to the tragedy unfolding in Gaza. With little confidence, he suggests a solution.