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May we know the date, Prime Minister?
As the sun set on SW1 on Friday evening, the nation's attention turned to Downing Street, where Rishi Sunak stood poised to address the...

Gavin Callaghan
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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The First Rule of Politics: Learn How to Count - Why Trump is in Trouble, despite New Hampshire result
Donald Trump's victory in the New Hampshire primary last night has set the stage for what seems like an inevitable Republican nomination....

Gavin Callaghan
Jan 24, 20244 min read
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Iowa is just the start of it...
IntroductionIn the ever-evolving landscape of global politics, the 2024 US election is a focal point that commands attention not just...

Gavin Callaghan
Jan 15, 20244 min read
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A Political Marathon 2024: The Longest General Election Campaign in History
I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if the chessboard of UK politics is about to see a move never before witnessed. It’s one thing to...

Gavin Callaghan
Oct 18, 20237 min read
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International Development and The Chance to Make the Case. Again.
The recent events in Libya and Morocco have brought home the importance of support for country’s when they are most in need. Coupled with...

Gavin Callaghan
Sep 15, 20233 min read
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Want devolution? Abolish the DWP and give Councils more powers...
Creating a new welfare state and empowering employers should have local government at the heart. As the COVID inquiry continues and the...

Gavin Callaghan
Aug 11, 20234 min read
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What are Council Bosses doing to get ready for AI?
Last week Tony Blair held his Future of Britain conference and there was a clear and obvious trend; according to every policy expert...

Gavin Callaghan
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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Forget the General Election timing games, we're going to the polls in May 2024
Keir Starmer has just launched his five missions for the country. It follows Rishi Sunak’s five promises to the country last month....

Gavin Callaghan
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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Will the next "talentless" Tory, please stand up?
That Liz Truss has had to resign after just 44 days from the office of Prime Minister should shock everyone. The fact it doesn't says...

Gavin Callaghan
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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Thurrock Council Finances: Poor Decisions or a Warning of Things to Come?
One in six councils could run out of money next year. That’s the warning from Grant Thornton UK who say that Councils in England face a...

Gavin Callaghan
Oct 7, 20224 min read
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Things are getting better...
I’ve attended every Labour conference since 2010 and have seen just about every emotion from delegates and party staffers along the way....

Gavin Callaghan
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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Levelling Up must mean more to councils than mowing the grass...
As an ex-Council Leader, I try to keep out of the day-to-day commentary of the organisation I led. The truth is that is hard to watch my...

Gavin Callaghan
Aug 15, 20224 min read
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Social Care White Paper - What Does it Mean?
In December 2021 the government published the ‘People at the Heart of Care: Adult Social Care Reform’ White Paper which sets out their...

Alex Harrison
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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