
James Frayne: What the polls tell us about the health of the Monarchy
Despite the recent bad press, the overall numbers suggest the institution is probably here to stay.
Despite the recent bad press, the overall numbers suggest the institution is probably here to stay.
It is not is a clear-cut issue, and those that claim it is are doing our public discourse a disservice.
Plus: The Government will soon have to set out the tough decisions on public spending to constituents.
Polls very strongly suggest the public are much more irritated with the police not enforcing basic rules with greater severity.
The only institutions I can think of that retain the term ‘British’ are the BBC and the British Army – and, in Scotland, its Twitter handle is @ArmyScotland.
This is a good moment for targeted, well-justified interventions, but creating lots of new losers through sweeping hikes would be insane.
The sense that he hates the whole business is helping to carry him through it – for all the mistakes that have been made.
If politicians are going to take voters with them, we need to be honest about the trade offs and develop policies to help those who stand to lose out.
That part of England where the Tories are most hated has offered the greatest possible cooperation with Boris Johnson.
The final part of a mini-series of three articles on obesity policy for ConservativeHome this week.
The worst-case scenario for polling day and the weeks that follow is illegal, armed militias imposing themselves on polling stations and state capitols.
Age verification, relevant technology – both can tackled through the Digital Economy Act. Which is what the public wants.
Challenging findings for the Prime Minister, encouraging ones for the Opposition Leader – with the economy as a key battleground.
Despite the horrorshow commentary in the Tory press about the Government, the Conservatives cling to their poll lead – just.
An important point to consider is whether or not respect for the way all law works has declined.