Feb
11
Lib Dem leaflet masquerades as a Labour leaflet. They claim to want a “clean, open politics” but the leaflet is a muddled variation of negative attacks, toothless campaigns and sleights of hand.
Jan
29
5 better proposals for better government
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Following my critique of the better government initiative’s proposals for better government (essentially, better policymaking) I would like to advance my own (modestly, of course):
1. Policy advice to ministers has a presumption of openness
2. All policy formation should be put out to tender
3. All new organisations or spending commitments should have a 5 year timeframe
4. Civil servants should also serve parliamentarians
5. Annual legislative report
Sep
24
Why can’t politicians communicate?
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Why can so few politicians communicate effectively? I was dismayed, but not shocked, to hear Nick Clegg tell Lib Dem conference that “we need to talk to people like grown-ups”. There’s so much wrong with this statement it doesn’t deserve analysis. But he’s not the only politician who struggles to talk normal.
What happens when they are at home? Can they only do corporate speak?