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When Pop and Politics Collide: What has Nicki Minaj Taught Us?
During last week’s media conference on the winter plans for controlling Covid-19, Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty was faced with important questions such as whether personal choice for masks is enough, would vaccine passports be introduced, and who would qualify for booster jabs. He was also asked, what may seem from the outset a more … Continued
A “limited and specific” breach of international law The week began with a leaked document in the press which suggested that the UK would renege elements of the Withdrawal Agreement, which was only signed in January 2020 after much debate last year over the Northern Irish back-stop, as part of a new bill on the … Continued
When the Covid crisis escalated in the UK and it became clear that we needed to lockdown and fast, we all turned to the government and, in particular, Boris Johnson for direction. We were prepared to put aside months and years of Brexit-fuelled political turmoil, if he could provide leadership, instruction and reassurance at a … Continued
On Tuesday, 8th October the hearings of Commissioners-designates terminated. In the past few weeks, the 27 potential future Commissioners were scrutinised by Committees of the European Parliament. The UK did not put forward any candidate for the Commissioner’s job branding the issue “a distraction” as Britain prepares to leave the EU on 31st October. The … Continued
Director Carl Thomson comments for The Guardian on how to break into a career in politics.
Trident vote has the potential to turn UK politics upside down
Associate Director Chris Rogers anticipates the impact of the Trident renewal vote on British politics.
Whitehouse launches work experience scheme to promote diversity in politics
The Whitehouse Consultancy has launched its diversity work experience scheme for the second year.
Chris Whitehouse considers the value of consultation in the drafting of political manifestos.
Head of Public Relations Chris Rogers questions whether politics needs to focus more on the younger generation.
Cameron ‘One Nation’ philosophy annexes centre-left of UK politics
In committing his Party to equality of opportunity, David Cameron is emulating John Major, not Tony Blair, writes Whitehouse Chairman Chris Whitehouse.
Being a British Government Minister is an odd job. Ministers have to govern a maddeningly diverse nation of sixty-five million people, and govern well, or one of the hundreds of people behind them in the House of Commons will gleefully take their job. At the same time – as well as being an MP for … Continued
Fragmentation of politics a recipe for voting ‘against’ rather than ‘for’
Head of Public Relations Chris Rogers argues that multi-party politics could result in the electorate voting against rather than for parties.