Election Round-Up
The Commentator’s Political Editor, Patrick Sullivan compiles a round-up of the election news you might have missed.
- 26 November 2019
Local Elections: Conservatives hope Ambrosino can cause upset for Labour in Hammersmith and Fulham
Boosted by improving poll numbers and a refreshing clean, green, and local campaign, Conservative Party candidates could cause upset for Labour in today’s local council elections. The Commentator spent several weeks touring key boroughs that are on Labour’s target list, including the marginal Labour-held ward of Addison, Hammersmith and Fulham
- 3 May 2018
Unity and hope are key to a Conservative victory
Clare Ambrosino, Founder of Project Hope discusses the importance of uniting the Conservative party, ahead of the launch of Project Hope tonight.
- 21 March 2018
Conservatives unveil brutal election poster targeting Jeremy Corbyn
The General Election officially kicks off with the Tories launching an aggressive poster campaign designed to crush Labour in the eyes of voters on defence and the economy
- 3 May 2017
Elliott Johnson’s mum in tears as Tatler Tory’s henchman gatecrashes inquest
Andre Walker, who acted as an enforcer to Tatler Tory Mark Clarke has arrived in court for a hearing into the suicide of 21 year old Elliott Johnson. Walker is attending the pre-inquest hearing against the wishes of the parents
- 2 March 2016
Have you taken the definitive political orientation test?
Dan Mitchell from the Cato Institute lays out some fascinating tests as to where you really stand politically. Take a look, take the tests, and find out what makes you tick in the world of politics and government. Dan's a libertarian; what about you?
- 4 August 2015
Labour Spin Doctor Damian McBride to address Parliament Street think tank
Gordon Brown’s former communications chief is set to address the Parliament Street think tank discussing election analysis and the implications for Labour following the Conservatives surprise victory in The General Election
- 10 May 2015
John Prescott’s chaos is the last thing Labour needs
Labour’s crisis and loss of poll points clearly comes from the chaos and confusion surrounding its core policies. With this in mind, Labour strategists must have been despondent, drunk, or desperate when they decided to hire John Prescott as the face of the campaign
- 22 February 2015
ICM Poll: Conservatives surge into four point lead over Labour
Ed Miliband's campaign suffers a major blow as David Cameron's Conservatives gain six points on last month in latest ICM poll
- 16 February 2015
Conservatives should offer a freedom coalition
In the wake of the European elections it is time to think hard about the future. John Redwood MP is planning a manifesto for freedom. The future, he believes, belongs to the post modernisers
- 26 May 2014
New research shows UK Anglicans still Conservative, Muslim vote is Labour's to lose
Ordinary Anglicans veer to the Right, regardless of the liberal-Left reputation of many Bishops, while Muslims veer strongly to the Left. This doesn't mean religion is decisive in UK politics, but it does mean politicians need to take heed
- 26 January 2014
UKIP slammed for "utterly absurd" Labour pact
UKIP's local coalition with Labour and the Lib Dems has attracted stark condemnation from conservative activists
- 24 May 2013
Cameron's EU bill slammed as "meaningless"
Nigel Farage has slammed Cameron's EU referendum bill as meaningless and claimed that "on this issue, UKIP will surely win"
- 14 May 2013
UKIP's rise exposes language barriers
It is clear that Westminster is struggling to understand what the country is saying
- 3 May 2013
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked documents reveal Tory spinners in intensive anti-UKIP media briefings
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has slammed the "shallow" Conservative Party after documents show nasty attacks emanating from Tory HQ
- 27 April 2013
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