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Will a Liberal Democrat revival be impeded by perceived ideological ambivalence?

Michael Kane — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:26:59 +0000

Just over 40 years ago, Liberal Democrats forerunner the SDP-Liberal Alliance returned their best collective election result in 1983 as they finished third – only 2% below the Labour party. While the party might have ...

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Northern Rock: The 2024 local elections

Michael Kane — Thu, 23 May 2024 15:56:06 +0000

While the 2024 Local Elections may have revealed much in terms of progress towards this mission, it also illustrated the gaps and challenges that still face such political change, some of which may be similar in character to those present in the 2004 referendum.

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Rishi Sunak announces a General Election

Michael Kane — Thu, 23 May 2024 15:46:40 +0000

Following a day of mounting speculation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed yesterday that he was taking the country to the polls for the first summer election since 1945.

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Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget for ‘long-term growth’

Michael Kane — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:28:28 +0000

The Vuelio political team examine Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget and what it means for the future of the Conservative Party in the UK and how it could impact the next General Election.

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UK politics: 2023 end-of-year review

Michael Kane — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:38:02 +0000

With seven by-elections, numerous Cabinet reshuffles, Nigel Farage in the jungle, the return of David Cameron and Government disapproval ratings flatlining at around 60%, the Vuelio Political team have assessed the various political themes that have shaped the year so far.

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Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement for growth: rhetoric or reality

Michael Kane — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:05:30 +0000

On Wednesday 22 November, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Government’s Autumn Statement - here is an overview of details included and what was missing.

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Lord Cameron: a refreshing return or unwelcome gatecrash?

Michael Kane — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:21:43 +0000

On Monday 13 November, David Cameron was a surprising guest to Downing Street as the Westminster press bubble looked on in disbelief. Was his appointment to Foreign Secretary a calculated pivot by Prime Minister Sunak, or a desperate plea to voters?

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Sunak and Starmer’s conference season: A battle of agenda setting

Michael Kane — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:01:52 +0000

As the party conference season is over, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer are both facing a potentially pivotal General Election next year. For this reason, both tried to use the conference season to do their own agenda setting as their parties prepare.

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‘Raising the bar’ for women’s football

Michael Kane — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:40:25 +0000

On 13 July 2023, the UK Government released a report on the state of women’s football, with an aim to improve the standard and increase professionalisation - here are the details.

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