Could we get a few more spotlights in here? Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Little sign of life, but look closely and the Lib Dems can cling on

There is a party fighting for its political life, desperate to be noticed again and it is meeting this week in Glasgow. The Liberal Democrat conference so far has a very “after-the-lord-mayor’s-show” feel…
He’s coming for you, Dave. Gerry Penny

The six questions to ask about UKIP this conference season

UKIP is assembling at Doncaster Racecourse for its annual conference, riding high on some major victories over the past few months and preparing for a by-election that could well secure the party its first…
Nick Clegg has more Facebook “likes” than David Cameron. David Cheskin/PA Wire

Five reasons to be miserable for the Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats are in trouble. The party appears to be engaged in a very public form of hari-kiri, accelerating its own political meltdown. The heady days of 23% polling and Cleggmania in 2010 seem…
Yes we can (command a fat fee): Jim Messina, right. Obama for America via Creative Commons

Dog whistlers and numbers men – importing election talent

As the political parties start gearing up for the 2015 general election it looks as if the Conservatives have got in early with the big-name signings to drive their campaign. The news last week that Barack…

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