Kitty Donaldson
@kitty-donaldson.bsky.social
Chief Political Commentator at i Newspaper
Interesting
Thought a talk I did this week at @EdinburghUni might be of interest to politics students and anyone else who, like me, still thinks the Tories are worth paying attention to. This is Part One of what'll be a mega thread.
March 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Interesting
EXC: How to be a Donald Trump whisperer: Inside Keir Starmer's plan for the new administration
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How to be a Trump whisperer: Inside Starmer's plan for new President
Diplomats are racing to strengthen ties with Trump but remain aware of the competition from Reform
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December 28, 2024 at 9:32 PM
EXC: How to be a Donald Trump whisperer: Inside Keir Starmer's plan for the new administration
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is going to have to spend 2025 being extremely nice to people. Specifically, rich people who might bung her some cash.
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Once the party of business, the Tories are having to go cap in hand for donations
The Tories raised just under £1.9m during the election – less than a tenth of what they managed back in 2019
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December 24, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is going to have to spend 2025 being extremely nice to people. Specifically, rich people who might bung her some cash.
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Ahead of the government’s plans to introduce further devolution on Monday, my take on severing the local link and doing voters out of a voice
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Giving regional mayors more power could backfire spectacularly
These changes could actually deprive locals of a voice
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December 15, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Ahead of the government’s plans to introduce further devolution on Monday, my take on severing the local link and doing voters out of a voice
inews.co.uk/opinion/labo...
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Fresh from upsetting farmers, businesses and pensioners, the government looks set to add another category to its list: Labour councillors
Thursday’s planning reforms risk undermining local democracy (but could also save councils money).
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Thursday’s planning reforms risk undermining local democracy (but could also save councils money).
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Next on Labour's list of new enemies: councillors
The biggest planning shake-up in decades could mire the party leadership in a battle with party activists and local communities
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December 11, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Fresh from upsetting farmers, businesses and pensioners, the government looks set to add another category to its list: Labour councillors
Thursday’s planning reforms risk undermining local democracy (but could also save councils money).
inews.co.uk/opinion/next...
Thursday’s planning reforms risk undermining local democracy (but could also save councils money).
inews.co.uk/opinion/next...
EXC: How a Post Office queue for a driving license refresh informed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s drive for efficiency
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It's time for Rachel Reeves to justify her spending plans
The Chancellor has instructed Cabinet colleagues to find 5 per cent cuts to their budgets. Expect stiff opposition
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December 10, 2024 at 7:27 PM
EXC: How a Post Office queue for a driving license refresh informed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s drive for efficiency
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