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How the Remain Alliance failed whilst the Leave Alliance won
Leave a commentDecember 13, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
From the start of the election campaign, there was a concerted attempt to form a ‘Remain Alliance’, encompassing the Liberal …
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The Exit Poll drops: What does it mean?
Leave a commentDecember 12, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
IF the exit poll is correct, the Conservatives have a stonking majority. Labour have their worst result since 1935. The …
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The Goldblog guide to what to watch for on #election2019 night
Leave a commentDecember 12, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
If, like me, you are staying up for election night, it might be useful to know what you are looking …
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The Goldblog guide to whom you should vote for at #election2019 if you are wavering
4December 11, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
Here is my advice for 10 groups of wavering voters not sure what to do. Do leave me a comment …
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What’s happened to the Brexit Party in #election2019 shows how our electoral system is undemocratic and unrepresentative and should change
2December 10, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
The Brexit Party won the last national election but is effectively unable to compete in this General Election. For this, …
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The Green Party Manifesto – changing our lives to save them?
1November 21, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
I’m reading the party manifestos so you don’t have to. Today, it’s the Green Party. I love the Green Party …
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Why the Green Party will be the only party in #Election2019 to be honest about the environment
1November 15, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
Only the Green Party will come clean about the fundamental change to out lifestyle and short term living standards required …
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Why anti-Brexit parties are standing aside
4November 12, 2019 by Paul Goldsmith
There are some very disappointed candidates in England and Wales as they are having to explain to their potential constituents …
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Why the Progressive Pact may need to be fact.
3May 12, 2017 by Paul Goldsmith
Two days ago I reported details of a tacit ‘reactionary pact’ in which UKIP voters were defecting to the Tories …
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It’s polling day! – Five things to know about today
2May 7, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
1. Rules for the poll booth – For those of you for whom today is your first opportunity to vote, congratulations, …
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How Nicola Sturgeon somehow grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat…for David Cameron
3April 19, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
The moment the Conservatives were waiting for in the Challengers debate for Opposition leaders came right at the end. Until …
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The Green Party manifesto is the most honest of them all.
16April 16, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
Reading the Green Party manifesto I found myself lost in admiration for the only honest document produced by any political …
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The Greens are the only party with a proper long term message. Shame about the messenger.
Leave a commentApril 8, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
When Caroline Lucas stepped down as Green Party leader to concentrate on her role as their first and only MP …
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Critics of Nathalie Bennett don’t have a problem with women, they have a problem with incompetence
Leave a commentMarch 4, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
I ought to start this by saying that I’m sure Nathalie Bennett, the Leader of the Green Party, is a …
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FPTP encourages Greens to be unrealistic in their demands.
Leave a commentFebruary 8, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
The rise in the fortunes of the Greens, both literally with their soaring membership, and politically with their strong opinion …
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Can you campaign against fuel poverty AND oppose fracking at the same time?
2February 5, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
Last week, MPs voted overwhelmingly against a bid to have all fracking suspended. However, this was not without controversy. Tessa …
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Why David Cameron wants the Green Party in the TV debates
Leave a commentJanuary 12, 2015 by Paul Goldsmith
It isn’t very difficult to understand why David Cameron has insisted that he won’t be involved in the planned TV …
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The most significant tactical vote move may be from Green to Labour
Leave a commentDecember 26, 2014 by Paul Goldsmith
Tactical voting has often been seen as a stick to beat First Past the Post with. That people are forced …
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