An advert for hung parliaments this is not.

Apologies for the title, but really, seriously, what is it we have now? The Liberal Democrats offered Proportional Representation.  They slumped in the election losing seats, and retained their position as the third party in UK politics. The Labour Party offered a...

That historic phone conversation in full

4.25pm May 7 2010. Conservative Campaign Headquarters DAVID CAMERON (For it is he) “Hello, can I speak to Nick Clegg please” NICK CLEGG (For it is he) “Yes, Prime Mini…- David.  I’ve been waiting for your call.” CAMERON: “How...

Electoral reform now?

With the succession to Gordon Brown already being planned, it was natural that someone would be the first with a radical suggestion in order to establish themselves as the thought leader in the New Labour pack. Make no bones about it, that’s what Alan...