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By Andy Reed OBE 17 Apr 2015

Televised debates and One Nation?

I am afraid I had to confess on twitter last night that when it came to 9pm I had enough of the TV debate and switched over to watch #Theisland … Continue reading Televised debates and One Nation?

By Andy Reed OBE 16 Apr 2015

Ground War v Air War

I was asked yesterday by a friend what “all this stuff about a ground war” in the election campaign is about. I was not surprised as elections have created an … Continue reading Ground War v Air War

By Andy Reed OBE 15 Apr 2015

As you know I have a niche political interest (among many more I must say – from International development to the Living Wage) in sport and sport policy. Having been … Continue reading Sport & the Manifestos

By Andy Reed OBE 14 Apr 201526 Jun 2020

Another two manifestos Launched today

Today was a first full day back in London for me working. I was chairing a Board meeting and then in back to back meetings before getting an early off … Continue reading Another two manifestos Launched today

By Andy Reed OBE 13 Apr 2015

Manifesto Launches Week

This week finally sees the launches of the Parties manifestos. You will be thinking – what is there to launch? Haven’t they all laid out their messages enough already and … Continue reading Manifesto Launches Week

By Andy Reed OBE 12 Apr 2015

Andrew Marr’s spat with George Osborne’s NHS pledge word-for-word

I am assuming George Osborne went on the Marr show today expecting the easy ride he and camron have been given in recent times on these shows. Marr in particular … Continue reading Andrew Marr’s spat with George Osborne’s NHS pledge word-for-word

By Andy Reed OBE 12 Apr 2015

Tax & Spend

So far during this election campaign it has all been a little predictable. We generally know the strengths and weaknesses of the parties, their poll ratings and the arguments they … Continue reading Tax & Spend

By Andy Reed OBE 11 Apr 2015

Polling Details from Ashcroft -too late for differentiation?

The Polling being done by Lord Ashcroft is really useful data for those of us wanting to comment on what is happening during this election. The Blog and details of … Continue reading Polling Details from Ashcroft -too late for differentiation?