Tag Archives: UK General Election 2010

People Power…or Pandora’s Box?

At their Manifesto launch last week, the Conservative Party issued “an invitation to join the government of Britain”. An interesting approach and it remains to be seen if the British electorate will RSVP.
Posted on April 20, 2010 By David King
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Clegg Wins His Audition With the British Public

by Razi Rahman,  APCO UK Deputy Managing DirectorThe consensus is clear.  Commentators and pollsters alike agree that the winner of the UK’s first leaders' debate was Nick Clegg, the leader of Britain’s third party, the Liberal Democrats.  Mr Clegg seized the opportunity to introduce himself to the British public turning in a relaxed and fluent [...]
Posted on April 16, 2010 By David King
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Manifestos Rarely Win Elections

It’s accepted wisdom amongst commentators that in the context of the electoral battle, party manifestos are unimportant. It is true few voters study them. But they remain important documents.
Posted on April 15, 2010 By David King
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Constitutional Reform in the United Kingdom

Constitutional reform in the UK may provide a real opportunity for politicians to win back public trust in politics, but are the parties’ proposals any more than campaign rhetoric?
Posted on April 14, 2010 By David King
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UK General Election Sports Minister’s Debate

by David King, Director, APCO Online, EMEAThe position of Sports Minister in the UK is not a cabinet level position, but considering the impact of sport on contemporary Britain, both through professional sports and the London 2012 Olympics, it is a position of considerable interest in the discussion surrounding the upcoming general election.  Speaking before [...]
Posted on March 29, 2010 By David King
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Conservative Party National Insurance proposals

The Conservative Party outlines plans to limit the Labour Government’s National Insurance increase due to come into effect in 2011/12 in a major step in the 2010 General Election campaign.
Posted on March 29, 2010 By David King
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