Uniting the Left
Recently, former Prime Minister Tony Blair gave a speech to audiences ahead of Labour’s 120th birthday celebration. Journalists however, focused on one key aspect of Blair’s speech: How does the party go from being in opposition to being in power once again? More specifically; what role might the Liberal Democrats play in this transition. During […]
The Labour Leadership Election: Three Candidates, Three Criteria, One Winner
For Labour, Jeremy Corbyn and his far-left agenda, the December General Election was the last attempt at power. Instead, as the exit poll predicted, Labour would lose. Hard. With a defeated leader and vacant deputy position following the resignation of Tom Watson, Labour’s party leader and deputy must be replaced. The chosen successor must ensure […]
General Election 2019: A Summary
Following months of uncertainty, it seems a new lease of life has been injected into a paralysed Parliament. Months ago, a Conservative majority was an inconceivable prospect, where the political disfigurement and ever widening divide in Westminster mirrored the country. To many, Boris Johnson was the last bet. An outspoken, career driven journalist-turned politician, who […]
Election Watch: Round One
It’s been the first official week of the 2019 election campaign and the main political parties faired marginally well. Having said that, it wasn’t without controversy and upset. Party policies are now flooding radios, T.V. channels and national newspapers up and down the country and all candidates have been announced. This week, Johnson gave a […]
Election Watch
On Your Marks. Get Set. Campaign. And they’re off. Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited The Queen on Wednesday afternoon, to inform her that the country will have an election on 12th December 2019. Later that evening, Johnson headed to the Midlands to launch the start of his campaign. Earlier in the week, the Liberal Democrats, […]
A Government of National Unity?
Boris Johnson has been Prime Minister for less than a month, and already his premiership is being challenged. After a significant win for the ‘Remain Alliance’ in Brecon and Radnorshire, the Conservative Government’s majority was cut to just one. Unsurprisingly, the Johnson administration carries on – down but not yet done. Right now, remain-leaning MPs […]
JBP Guide: The Conservative Leadership Election
The first fully fledged Conservative leadership election since 2005 is underway and JBP’s analysis outlines who all the runners and riders are. We break down each candidate’s key policies, who their supporters are and of course, where they stand on Brexit. Our concise guide provides the key information to save you listening, watching and reading […]