A voting system that’s past it
The defence of the Westminster first-past-the-post voting system is that while it’s certainly unfair, it delivers decisive results. A relatively…
The Tories have survived a near-death experience. But they’re not home yet
At 5.45 a.m. Lynton Crosby holds the first meeting of the day at Conservative campaign HQ. The aim is to…
Cameron must show he’s not too posh to push
At 5.45 a.m. Lynton Crosby holds the first meeting of the day at Conservative campaign HQ. The aim is to…
A Scottish revolution is coming, and everyone’s losing their heads
Normally, if a candidate whose party came fourth in a constituency last time tells you they’re going to win, you…
A Scottish revolution is coming, and everyone’s losing their heads
Listen http://rss.acast.com/viewfrom22/edcouldstillwin/media.mp3 Normally, if a candidate whose party came fourth in a constituency last time tells you they’re going to…
The election result that everyone expects – and no one wants
To form a coalition, David Cameron had to give up the Prime Ministerial prerogative to determine when the election was…
The election result that everyone expects – and no one wants
To form a coalition, David Cameron had to give up the Prime Ministerial prerogative to determine when the election was…
He’ll never admit it, but David Cameron is already plotting another deal with Nick Clegg
The Prime Minister could never admit it, but he’s dreaming of – and scheming for – another coalition
A typical coalition Budget – designed to put the Tories back in power
George Osborne usually tells his aides to prepare for each Budget as if it were his last. This time round,…
Osborne’s decisive moment
George Osborne usually tells his aides to prepare for each Budget as if it were his last. This time round,…
Wanted: a party leader willing to talk about defence
In the 1984 US presidential election, Ronald Reagan came up with an effective way of embarrassing his rival Walter Mondale…
Exit, pursued by a bear
Listen http://rss.acast.com/viewfrom22/the-death-of-childhood/media.mp3 In the 1984 US presidential election, Ronald Reagan came up with an effective way of embarrassing his rival…
George Osborne interview: smaller government is not enough
George Osborne on his love affair with Greater Manchester, and his party’s need for ‘a bit of the Heseltine’
No one wants to fight a national campaign. This will be the least general election in years
There’s normally an easy way to tell which party is losing a general election campaign. Whenever one side starts telling…
The not-very-general election
Listen http://rss.acast.com/viewfrom22/the-snp-threat-to-westminster/media.mp3 There’s normally an easy way to tell which party is losing a general election campaign. Whenever one side…
Why the Lib Dems aren’t scared of this election (and why they should be)
One of the most remarkable features of this parliament has been the sangfroid of the Liberal Democrats. Nothing seems to…
The Lib Dems aren’t scared of this election. But they should be
Listen http://traffic.libsyn.com/spectator/Viewfrom22-19Feb2015.mp3 One of the most remarkable features of this parliament has been the sangfroid of the Liberal Democrats. Nothing…
The Tories are coming to believe in David Cameron's election hunch
‘You did this,’ David Cameron repeatedly declared to Tory donors as he reeled off a list of the government’s achievements…
Where is the Tories’ secret weapon?
‘You did this,’ David Cameron repeatedly declared to Tory donors as he reeled off a list of the government’s achievements…
How Labour lost Scotland (and could lose the Union)
Just four months ago Scotland was the scene of great cross-party co-operation — unprecedented in peace-time politics. Gordon Brown was…
How Labour lost Scotland (and could lose the Union)
Listen http://traffic.libsyn.com/spectator/TheViewFrom22_5_Feb_2015_v4.mp3 Just four months ago Scotland was the scene of great cross-party co-operation — unprecedented in peace-time politics. Gordon…
Europe’s crisis is Cameron’s opportunity
For Angela Merkel, it’s a crisis. For David Cameron, it’s an opportunity
George Osborne’s 13 tests for an election victory (and how many he’s passed)
These days George Osborne is rarely seen in public without a hard hat and a hi-vis jacket. But he used…
Can the Tories pass George’s 13 tests?
These days George Osborne is rarely seen in public without a hard hat and a hi-vis jacket. But he used…
Why the Greek election could decide Britain's next government
Before the eurozone crisis, Greek elections didn’t receive much attention in Westminster. At the moment, however, the polls from Athens…
