Where is the Independent Group heading? Is it the SDP Mk II? Blair’s Babes? Or David Davis revisited? Continue reading
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Tag Archives: Kenneth Clarke
‘Stupid boy’: Hague as leader
A weak leader, an ageing party, bitter divisions over Europe – ALWYN TURNER remembers William Hague’s Tories. Continue reading
Doing deals with Ulstermen
The history of British governments relying on Irish MPs hasn’t always been a happy one, finds PAUL SAFFER. Continue reading
‘Barmy but brilliant’: Visions of Thatcher
Everyone had a view on Margaret Thatcher, from Adrian Mole to Ian Wright. Continue reading
Morgan of the Month: Smith
The man nicknamed ‘In Deep Shit’ is the inaugural winner of our award for being ubiquitous and unnecessary. Continue reading
‘Not a public-school boy’: A press portrait of David Davis
ALWYN TURNER on the life and career of the man who Tony Benn said was too left-wing for New Labour. Continue reading
Sulk and pout
Political winds not blowing your way? PAUL SAFFER looks at those who slipped down the greasy pole with a good old sulk. Continue reading
