May 2008 – Dr Oliver Hartwich

Nick Clegg with Liberal Democrat colleague Steven Comer.

Speaking liberally is not enough

23 May 2008

Inside Politics – The Policy Exchange newsletter (London), 23 May 2008 The great German comedian Loriot once summed it up nicely.

Terraced homes in Levenshulme, Manchester.

Falling off the catwalk

16 May 2008

Inside Politics – The Policy Exchange newsletter (London), 16 May 2008 On Tuesday, Housing Minister Caroline Flint was apparently oblivious to the cameras focusing on her cabinet briefing notes.

A Jobcentre Plus office in Barton-upon-Humber.

Time for a new taskmaster

13 May 2008

At a time when the world economy is going through its most difficult period for decades, there are few things to take comfort in.

A London bus on route 307 at Cockfosters.

Achieving the Achievable

2 May 2008

Inside Politics – The Policy Exchange newsletter (London), 2 May 2008 The Daily Telegraph featured an interesting headline in its business section today …

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