Jeremy Corbyn and his allies very nearly had it all, but then lost everything. What makes it worse (for them) is that it’s their own stupid fault.
Being in tune with voters’ concerns could mean saving some seats as well as saving the planet.
Developing our remaining reserves creates employment opportunities and generates much-needed tax revenues as we transition to alternatives.
The Labour leader refused to be put off by a protester, and went on to give a masterclass in the higher priggery.
It is in Labour’s interest not to rise to CCHQ’s bait, and allow the Prime Minister to make a few inevitable u-turns.
The number of possibilities teaches us three lessons about politics today. Firstly, never to underestimate the role played by mere chance. Secondly, that this is not an age of great leaders who make their own luck. And, thirdly, that we need to choose more carefully in future.
The Shadow Climate Change Secretary has not been forgiven by some in the Labour Party for his conduct as its leader.
The twenty-sixth article in a new series on ConHome about how government might be made smaller, taxpayers better off and and society stronger – through strong families, better schools and good jobs.
Even if future governments can succeed in delivering our eye-raising targets for banning non-electric cars or installing gas boilers, we are still going to need fossil fuels.
The Prime Minister also pointed out that his opponent is a lawyer, and told the House “there is nothing compassionate about tolerating illegal migration”.
The Government needs to work with industry to set a practicable strategy rather than announcing unworkable timeframes first and consulting with industry experts later.
I wish to be your guardian angel, and whisk you off to another reality for a moment – one where a Conservative government did not exist…
Whilst we can still hope for a great tournament on the pitch, it’s perhaps worth reflecting on our relationship with the Gulf state – and the wider ramifications of the tournament.
The Shadow Climate Secretary adds that “it will make no difference to bills” and “take years to come on stream”.
I hope the British public get an answer. Because these are highly consequential decisions about the future shape of the state. £28 billion is £4 billion more than the annual Home Office budget.