Three cheers for the House of Lords for condemning one of the most illiberal pieces of legislation in modern British history to the legislative scrapheap.  Now we must hope that the Read more

At Platform 10, we have been pretty consistent in making the progressive Conservative case for Obama (although, as with most issues, not all contributors are on the Obama bandwagon).  See here and here.  The case Read more

One of my least favourite Government Ministers (with Ed Balls coming a very distant last) is Dawn Primarolo.  I cannot abide her constant attempts to lecture people about how much and Read more

Joe Biden was the clear winner in most of the post VP debate polls last week.  CBS had him winning 46% to 21% amongst uncommitted voters.  CNN handed the debate to him Read more

A great atmosphere on the first day of conference here inBirmingham.  The mood can only be described as optimistic without coming close to triumphalism or over-confidence.  Birmingham is pulling off its role Read more

For once, I think that Gordon Brown has been given a remarkably easy ride by the press after what was a far from brilliant speech on Tuesday.  Perhaps I was watching Read more

For a Presidential candidate who started off the campaign with a reputation as a principled, straight talking maverick, it hasn’t taken long for John McCain to become the walking, talking Read more

I’m normally a fan of the work of Policy Exchange.  They have contributed some impressive additions to our policy thinking in the past few years.  However, this morning they have published a report seemingly Read more

There was some pulsating cricket at the Oval yesterday as Kevin Pietersen’s debut as England captain coincided with Steve Harmison hurling 93 mph missiles at a bloodied opposition.  The only problem Read more

A great speech by Michael Gove to the IPPR really set out a substantial vision for a Conservative education policy.  I highly recommend that you check it out here.  The use of education Read more