Politics is a proper job
by Shane Greer / 17 May 2011
Just because someone works in politics or communications doesn't mean they don't have a proper job, says Shane Greer
Clegg - too weak to lead
by Shane Greer / 10 May 2011
After last week's elections, Nick Clegg isn't in a position to do anything other than talk about mounting opposition to Conservative policies, argues Shane Greer
Why I'm voting No to AV
by Shane Greer / 04 May 2011
Total Politics' executive editor lays out his reasons for rejecting the alternative vote
Religion should be taken off its pedestal
by Shane Greer / 11 Apr 2011
The idea of any book being burnt is sickening. Religious books deserve respect, but not special protection, says Shane Greer
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Vote Lib Dem get...
by Shane Greer / 31 Mar 2011
Welcome to the (alternative) Liberal Democrat election campaign video
Khan and Portillo show how Budget commentary should be done
by Shane Greer / 24 Mar 2011
Speaking at a post-budget breakfast, Sadiq Khan and Michael Portillo debate Osborne's Budget without the kind of petty point scoring that has marked so much of the commentary
International law doesn't stop us targeting Gaddafi
by Shane Greer / 21 Mar 2011
Don't pretend that Western compliance with international law is any more than political consideration
Ed's choice: destroy Clegg or have AV
by Shane Greer / 16 Mar 2011
Ed Miliband needs to decide whether he wants to crush the Liberal Democrats or win the AV referendum
The United Nations has failed Libya
by Shane Greer / 10 Mar 2011
The United Nations is failing in its primary purpose and the West has a clear choice: take action or confirm the suspicions of tyrants
The end of Laws
by Shane Greer / 12 May 2011
David Laws suspension means that the prime minister can keep the Lib Dems exactly where he wants them, argues Shane Greer
Online, the Yes campaign are nowhere
by Shane Greer / 05 May 2011
One of the most noticeable failures of the Yes to AV campaign has been their lack of online advertising. In the post-referendum analysis, they will regret this, says Shane Greer
Nobody hates the Daily Mail
by Shane Greer / 19 Apr 2011
The Daily Mail is not a force for evil in British public life, argues Shane Greer
There’s nothing wrong with unpaid internships
by Shane Greer / 08 Apr 2011
As someone who got their start in an unpaid internship I take particular issue with the idea that internships should be paid. And for good reason.
IPSA needs to be scrapped
by Shane Greer / 25 Mar 2011
In many ways IPSA impedes MPs from getting on with their jobs. This is a disgrace, and must be stopped
Tax avoidance isn't a dirty practice
by Shane Greer / 22 Mar 2011
Individuals and companies who avoid tax are simply conforming with their obligations. What's wrong with that?
The UN's belated action isn't good enough
by Shane Greer / 18 Mar 2011
We can hope that the no-fly zone will make the difference. But had the UN acted earlier, needless deaths in Libya could have been avoided
Blame the people not the price
by Shane Greer / 16 Mar 2011
Cheap alcohol prices just facilitates people who already committed to drinking to excess - making it cheaper won't change their motivation
Time for a rethink on arts funding
by Shane Greer / 14 Mar 2011
We must direct our arts funding towards those projects which may not be self-sustaining, but deliver concrete public benefit
Talk is cheap on special needs
by Shane Greer / 09 Mar 2011
There's no doubt that the system of special needs support is in need of reform. But ultimately, it's results that will count
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