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How’s that? Sorry for the delay I’m out so had to convert it with my phone haha (opens the original)
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Who we areSimple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing.It's not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren't monsters. Understanding and respect are at the
Checking In: Andy Burnham's big speech and a Plaid/Green double-whammy! (opens the original)
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Who we areSimple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing.It's not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren't monsters. Understanding and respect are at the
Monday briefing: Ain’t no party like a Burnham party. (opens the original)
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Dear lovely people,I feel I should apologise. It was with great fanfare that I announced that conference season was upon us.After all of that, what we got was the Liberal Democrat conference which was spectacularly dull. The hall was half empty for the leader’s speech. They gained almost zero press coverage. They’ve got a mountain to climb if they’re go… Read more
Tatton's Friday Reflections: A look at new vocational qualifications and our brand new page (opens the original)
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Who we areSimple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing.It's not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren't monsters. Understanding and respect are at the
Giving children a chance (opens the original)
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Monday’s briefing email:It’s Labour’s turn and I’ll be running you through the whole thing.A look at timings and events, as well as a preview of Mr B’s triumphant return to the main stage at conference.I’ll also continue the wonderful tour of ideologies, this week looking at socialism and, possibly, ‘Manchesterism’. I say ‘possibly’ because that gives me three days to work out what
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