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John Oxley

“Rookie” MPs Could Re-Shape Parliament After General Election Upheaval
Political parties
By John Oxley
“Rookie” MPs Could Re-Shape Parliament After General Election Upheaval
A major swing towards Labour at the next general election – which polls and local election wins suggest is likely – will not only mean a significant political shift, but also mean a huge personnel change in Westminster, with real consequences for the efficacy of the new government.
Keir Starmer Is Facing His Margaret Thatcher Moment
Political parties
By John Oxley
Keir Starmer Is Facing His Margaret Thatcher Moment
The most useful template for how Labour leader Keir Starmer can become Prime Minister at the next General Election may come from someone with whom he has little in common politically, but once found themselves in strikingly similar circumstances: Margaret Thatcher.
What Labour Could Learn From The Tories’ 2017 Electoral Catastrophe
Political parties
By John Oxley
What Labour Could Learn From The Tories’ 2017 Electoral Catastrophe
A few weeks into the 2017 general election campaign, when the sun was shining and Tory activists were dreaming of eradicating the Labour Party forever, an experienced and knowledgeable campaigner turned to me and said: “we are going to lose this”.
The Youth of Today: Has Generation Cameron deserted the Tories?
Political parties
By John Oxley
The Youth of Today: Has Generation Cameron deserted the Tories?
David Cameron swept to power with the backing of almost a third of younger voters. How have the Tories managed to lose whole generations of support since, asks John Oxley
Are the Tories suffering from misguided modesty over their education record?
Education
By John Oxley
Are the Tories suffering from misguided modesty over their education record?
The Tories are facing a difficult time in the polls of late. Writer and consultant John Oxley argues that they have more to boast about on their education record than many think.
Procurement Problems - Britain's failure to equip its military
Defence
By John Oxley
Procurement Problems - Britain's failure to equip its military
Writer and consultant John Oxley looks at Britain’s failure to deliver the right equipment for its troops, and concludes there must be rapid improvement if we are to remain a credible military power.
HS2 is running off the rails
Economy
By John Oxley
HS2 is running off the rails
HS2 is in danger of becoming a national humiliation. Writer and consultant John Oxley argues that it is part of a growing trend of blocked development that threatens Britain’s economy