That it should have taken me so long to get round to the “local” picture in the local elections – which took place in May this year – is not ideal; however, the story remains worth telling. While the period from May to now has at times shown less activity from the Wessex Regionalists, theContinueContinue reading “On the Local Elections, pt. 3: The Local Picture”
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Labour At One: What Comes Next?
As the Starmer government passes its first anniversary of holding power, there has been much looking back and taking stock of their achievements in the past year. In the court of public opinion, however, Labour have little to boast of, with the surge of Reform UK’s polling numbers, and their strong showing at the localContinueContinue reading “Labour At One: What Comes Next?”
On the Local Elections, pt. 1: The National Picture
The main mediatic talking point of the local elections has been the success of Reform U.K. Farage’s party have now solidified their position, from being the ‘opposition apparent’ in many Labour-won seats in 2024, to looking capable of winning a general election in 2029. It is important to keep in mind, however, that these localContinueContinue reading “On the Local Elections, pt. 1: The National Picture”
Devolution Is Not Regionalism
Originally published on theonlywayiswessex.net. As a party which places devolution at the core of our identity, we should be delighted that the government has announced a devolution bill as part of the king’s speech, at the opening of the current parliament, right? Well… First, a short history lesson. During the Blair administration, there was saidContinueContinue reading “Devolution Is Not Regionalism”
Notes on a Riot Averted
Originally published on theonlywayiswessex.net. The recent period of civil unrest can hardly pass without comment by a political stakeholder such as the Wessex Regionalist Party, especially when some of the protests have occurred within the Wessex region itself, as defined by our Party. Attending what would have been a counter-protest on the northernmost fringes ofContinueContinue reading “Notes on a Riot Averted”
A Night to Remember
Originally published on theonlywayiswessex.net. “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive / But to be young was very heaven!” Wordsworth’s ardour for the French Revolution cooled in the light of experience. Labour today has reason for celebration, but not for triumphalism. How many voted Wessex Regionalist? Write-in votes aren’t separately recorded, so weContinueContinue reading “A Night to Remember”
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