Labour’s slogan from yesterday is one Conservatives can welcome as well. What was odd about the conference was the statement that Labour will not now stoop to personal abuse, and will debate in a grown up way. This was juxtaposed in the same speech with old anti Conservative rhetoric that was harsh and untrue.
Week of Sept 29 – Oct 5
By Steve Parkhurst, Senior Editor, USDR.
Looking at the news and opinion out of London each day.
10-5-15
This is the Tory moment. Will Cameron blow it?
Conference is a chance for the Conservatives to reach out to the nation. The prime minister’s legacy is at stake
In need of a perfect conference speech, David Cameron? Here’s the recipe
Writing a leader’s speech isn’t easy, but there are some basic rules to make it breezy. And remember: if it rhymes, it chimes
The bursary scheme will boost Conservative prospects in target seats
Many young candidates face serious financial hardship trying to campaign fulltime in marginal constituencies.
Uber is doing a terrific job – but it has to play by the rules
TfL is not trying to block a popular app – it just wants a level playing field for black cabs and minicabs
10-4-15
In memory of Denis Healey, saviour of the British economy
Denis Healey, who has died at the age of 98, never led the Labour Party – but it still owes as much to him as to any post-war politician. And not just because of his time at the Treasury. The statements released by Labour figures tonight scarcely do him justice.
Vladimir Putin can sense our weakness
We can’t just moan about Putin. He’s taking advantage of the West’s lack of action in Syria
On welfare and the NHS, the PM must act fast – and with unflinching resolve
With Labour in disarray, the Conservatives have a golden opportunity to push through the change this country really needs
Russia’s aircraft attacks on Syria might end as badly as the soviet involvement in Afghanistan
Let’s not settle for being the 37 per cent Party, but campaign to become the 44 per cent Party
This conference should be about much more than May’s victory, the next leader or even the Brexit debate. We need to carry on building a social justice conservatism.
10-3-15
Virtue without force in Syria is of no use to anyone
By refusing to flex his military muscle, Barack Obama makes America ineffectual on the world stage. There’s nothing moral about that
Boris in the wilderness
His leadership campaign is foundering while Osborne surges ahead
10-2-15
It’s George Osborne who will shape Tory prospects for 2020
Power is leeching from David Cameron, and the colder, more ruthless chancellor is in the spotlight
All of a sudden, George Osborne’s great EU gamble is not such a safe bet
Having staked his political future on leading the ‘in’ side of the referendum, the Chancellor will be looking for some wiggle room
Watch Nigel Lawson: he is a safer bet than Ukip for Eurosceptics
As more Britons back Brexit, there is the alarming prospect of our future being decided by the right
There must be something wrong with Jeremy Corbyn if he doesn’t want to cause a nuclear holocaust
It’s such a shame Labour didn’t elect somebody more moderate who would be willing to press the button, such as Kim Jong-un
10-1-15
Syria crisis: The road to peace means more war
Only by destroying Isis forces on the battlefield can there be a possible end to years of bloodshed
Why is the British Left so allergic to British patriotism?
Some British socialists are so allergic to their own country that they will take up the cause of republican bombers and jihadi murderers.
The UK recovery continues – with higher public spending, not austerity
The UK economy is now producing 6% more than at the peak in early 2008 before the crash. The USA is producing 10% more, the EU just 1% more and Japan has the same output as Quarter 1 2008. The UK recovery has been a steady one since 2009. The last annual figure shows growth of 2.4% , after 2.9% for calendar 2014.
9-30-15
Cameron’s 24-point poll lead: Survey reveals 54 per cent think the Tory leader makes a better PM than Corbyn
Survey shows public believes David Cameron would be the better leader
Complacent Tories must not forget the Spending Review
The chaos theatre of Corbyn’s leadership may be making all the headlines now, but this autumn the Government will face fights over cuts.
“A kinder politics, a more caring society”
9-29-15
The new Labour leader is no great advocate of focus groups, but he might be interested in how he’s perceived on the economy and immigration
Who will dare to confront Corbyn’s Children?
Labour’s conference has seen a sinister tyranny emerging among the new leader’s supporters
There’s cause for optimism at party conference. The priority now for all must be to attack the Tories
The Saudi royal family is protecting VIPs while letting ordinary pilgrims die
Why don’t they spend some of their oil wealth on making the Hajj safe, rather than wasting it on a cruel and futile war in Yemen?
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Across The Pond is edited daily by Steve Parkhurst. Steve is a political consultant, a writer at his blog as well as a Senior Editor here at US Daily Review. Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveParkhurst
