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"A Tory is a person who regards authority as immanent in institutions..."
To see members of the Conservative Party attacking a judge-led public inquiry is a disheartening departure from what should be one of their fundamental…
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Eliot Wilson
Don't vote Labour: there's nothing there
The government has faults, as all governments do, but don't let Labour win by default, because they are still not a party ready for office and the task…
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Eliot Wilson
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The truth is everyone's responsibility
If we want more trust in politics, we all have to be honest and straightforward
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Eliot Wilson
Dinenage to chair Culture, Media and Sport
The MP for Gosport won the race to be chair of the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, the 11th "replacement" election since 2020: how is it…
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Eliot Wilson
Coronation reflections: what a weekend pt. 4
Some reflections on different aspects of the coronation of Charles III
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Eliot Wilson
The blue pencil: self-editing is so painful
Writing isn't just a matter of your best shot: there's a lot more to it than that
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Eliot Wilson
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Coronation reflections: what a weekend Pt. 3
Some reflections on different aspects of the coronation of Charles III
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Eliot Wilson
Coronation reflections: what a weekend Pt. 2
Some reflections on different aspects of the coronation of Charles III
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Eliot Wilson
Coronation reflections: what a weekend Pt. 1
Some reflections on different aspects of the coronation of Charles III
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Eliot Wilson
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The power of the happy warrior
Optimism is a potent weapon in politics, but it only has weight if it is authentic and in tune with the public mood
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Eliot Wilson
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Anatomy of scandal: the bigger picture
Our politics are going through turbulent times, but we need to lift our heads and see beyond the next day's headlines
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Eliot Wilson
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A Gray area: the afterlife of civil servants
Sue Gray's appointment has chief of staff to the leader of the Opposition has raised questions of propriety, confidentiality and partisan bias…
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Eliot Wilson
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