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Euro Elections – analysis of all polling
The Ft analysis of all polling on the Euro elections says Tory vote will collapse to Farage ( half of those who voted Tory in 2017 will vote for Farage. 1 in 8 will support a remain party) leaving the...
After the local elections – second referendum still possible
The country is certainly fed up with its politicians. The local elections were a massive reprimand to the Tories and bad for Labour. And yet the two parties are still talking to try to agree a deal to get Brexit...
Brexit – not as bad as it looks.
The general commentary on the House of Commons votes yesterday is that they said no to everything. But that is not quite the reality.
Willy Brandt – we need politicians like him again
Willy Brandt's career reminds us of times when there were inspiring political leaders.
Brexit – progress?
Mrs. May wins the title for blinkered stubbornness, some call it guts and determination. From the start she drew hard red lines to please the extreme Brexiteers in her party. They are strong and determined but a minority.
Briefly Brexit
The muddle and mess over how to handle Brexit has damaged the reputation of both parties and of politicians in general. The fundamental lesson is surely that very complex questions cannot be properly answered by referendum; and that to give...
Visit to Russia: notes from my travels
Clare offers an account of what she learned about Russian history, culture and politics on her recent visit to the Federation.
Cities Alliance visit to Tunisia.
Clare describes her recent trip to Tunisia on behalf of the Cities Alliance.
Clare’s book banned from the Guantanamo Bay detainee library.
Clare is very honoured to learn that her 2004 book An Honourable Deception? New Labour, Iraq, and the Misuse of Power is on the list of proscribed publications in the Guantanamo Bay detainees library.
Clare signs letter condemning far-right violence against trade unionists at recent protest.
During a Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) march on Saturday 14 July 2018 organised by the trade unions RMT and Unite, several protestors were attacked by supporters of far-right extremist groups. The protest had been organised as a counter-protest to...
Israeli racism.
Clare highlights a recent article detailing the alarming rise of racism and intolerance in Israel's foreign policy.
The US and China: the dangers.
Here is an excellent article by Chas Freeman who is a former US diplomat of wide experience and wisdom. It is well worth a read.