Tag Archives: David Cameron

Matthew Parris burnishes Boris Johnson’s leadership credentials

Posted on March 26, 2016 by

Yesterday Matthew Parris wrote a column attacking Boris Johnson for his behaviour and his success.[1] More importantly, he wrote about his success as a result of his behaviour. For many commentators, the column appeared devastating, cruel, well-deserved, destructive, and damaging. … Continue reading →

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When the whitewash of a cover up unravels: why archives matter

Posted on August 10, 2015 by

What people most remember about Watergate, aside from President Nixon decision to resign the presidency, are the investigations and hearings that lead to his resignation. The film All the President’s Men, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, was a huge … Continue reading →

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Why does the United Kingdom need a written constitution?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

Why does the United Kingdom need a written constitution?[1] The United Kingdom needs to have a written constitution even though it may never develop one. There are three challenges that need to be overcome before it can be written let … Continue reading →

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#Milifandom or how the press found out if a 17 year old scares easily

Posted on May 9, 2015 by

In the UK General Election campaign of 2015, a 17 year old learned about the UK media’s unpleasant behavior as guardian of the public domain. The 17 year old helped to start the Twitter trend called #Milifandom, to counter the … Continue reading →

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Meeting Murdoch: Political Influence always has a purpose.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

When the bailiffs come to your home, you know the reason, you do not have to ask. I have never met Rupert Murdoch nor am I likely to meet him.  If we were to meet, especially if he were to … Continue reading →

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