Paul OsbournePriti Patel resigns from the Zombie GovernmentWhatever led Priti Patel to think she could conduct her own freelance diplomacy, and then mislead not only the press but the Prime Minister…Nov 8, 2017Nov 8, 2017
Paul OsbourneIn office, but not in powerWe really ought to feel sorry for Theresa May.Jul 23, 2017Jul 23, 2017
Paul OsbourneThe Maybot MalfunctionsThe humility missing from Theresa May’s arrogant victory speech the morning after the General Election was apparently finally present when…Jun 13, 2017Jun 13, 2017
Paul OsbourneManchester’s shadow hangs over the election campaignThe resumption of the General Election campaign was bound to be an uncomfortable moment. After the dreadful events in Manchester, who…May 26, 2017May 26, 2017
Paul OsbourneLabour fears a heavy defeat on June 8th — and worries about what happens next…It was on the second day of the unexpected 2017 General Election campaign that Labour sources started to suggest a “good result” for the…May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Paul OsbourneHow big a majority will the Conservatives win on June 8th?The results of the local elections show the Conservatives are surging towards a convincing victory on June 8th — but just how big a…May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
Paul OsbourneTheresa May’s war with Brussels — bad diplomacy, good politicsBefore the Welsh countryside walk that apparently triggered the election, Theresa May promised to engage with EU leaders during two years…May 3, 2017May 3, 2017
Paul OsbourneLabour’s landslide — 20 years onOn the night of May 1st the country’s future leaders watched, somewhat amazed, as dozens of Conservative seats fell, in places assumed to…May 1, 2017May 1, 2017
Paul OsbourneLabour’s Welsh headache shows how much trouble the party is inIt was on the second day of the 2017 election campaign that Labour figures started to define a “good result” as one where they only lost…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Paul OsbourneWhy are we having a snap election?Let’s imagine, for a moment, the Prime Minister is telling the truth when she says the General Election is about a lack a political unity…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017