Patten: 'We succumbed to knee-jerk populism.'

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The UK Conservative party has been guilty of populism, moving from the middle ground to the right, according to European Commissioner Chris Patten. He emphasizes that winning the battle of ideas is vital in politics.

Interview, Patten, Christopher

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Has the Conservative Party lost its appetite for power?

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Issues concerning the selection of a new leader of the UK Conservative party are discussed. It is argued that Iain Duncan Smith looks increasingly likely to win. He has good personal characteristics, but choosing him could be seen as a sign that Conservative MPs have lost their desire for power.

United Kingdom, Brief Article

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Lord Cranbourne, his grandfather and a game with high stakes

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Lord Cranbourne, leader of the UK Conservative party in the House of Lords, plans to block plans to remove the voting rights of hereditary peers, along with other legislation passing through the House of Lords. Lord Richard, Leader of the Lords, has responded by stating that he will invoke the Parliament Act to force the bill through the House of Commons if necessary. This conflict highlights the fact that hereditary peers can seriously hamper the government's legislative programme by delaying legislation for up to two years. This will become a key constitutional issue between the left-of-centre government and the Conservative-dominated House of Lords.

United Kingdom. Parliament. House of Lords

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