
The poor bloody infantry: why people join political parties
A new study asks good questions without providing good answers.
A new study asks good questions without providing good answers.
Raising national insurance, fewer “sin taxes”, public sector pay rises, more schools spending – all are part of his programme.
Our Executive Editor discusses disillusioned members, internal democracy, and allegations of UKIP infiltration on BBC Radio Four.
There are some differences, which merit examination – but the overall findings are in agreement.
A national membership system is a good start, but it must be accompanied by pro-active engagement from local associations.
There are clearly questions about what’s happening in relation to voting, membership, and representation — and what the Party should or might want to do.
Fresh research bolsters ConservativeHome’s case for a new Chairman and urgent Party reform – and offers a glimmer of hope.
Our “Registered Supporter” scheme has enrolled 2,000 people; another example of how people are willing to commit, but not to join.
James Cleverly MP, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Cllr Sean Anstee, Graeme Archer, Professor Tim Bale and others give their suggestions.
On Saturday morning, the Today Programme brought together the Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn and the Guardian’s Polly Toynbee – a… Read more »
Tim Bale is Professor of Politics at Sussex University and is the author of The Conservative Party from Thatcher to… Read more »
Tim Bale is Professor of Politics at Sussex University and is the author of The Conservative Party from Thatcher to… Read more »
Dr Tim Bale is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Sussex University and is the author of The Conservative Party from… Read more »
Tim Bale is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Sussex University and his book, The Conservative Party: From Thatcher to Cameron,… Read more »
Tim Bale teaches politics at Sussex University and is writing a book on the Conservative Party from Thatcher to Cameron…. Read more »