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A bunch of narcissistic, psychopathic Machiavellians? Britain's party members and their leaders
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By Tim Bale
A bunch of narcissistic, psychopathic Machiavellians? Britain's party members and their leaders
In 1964, Fact magazine sent a survey to over 12,000 American psychiatrists, asking them whether they believed that the ultra-conservative Republican candidate Barry Goldwater was “psychologically fit to serve as President of the United States”.
Who Are Reform Members?
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Who Are Reform Members?
Middle-class and older Reform members look and think much like Conservative members – except in one crucial respect, finds Tim Bale
What makes a good leader – according to Tory members
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By Tim Bale
What makes a good leader – according to Tory members
Tory members’ views on what makes a good leader differ in some crucial regards from those of the wider electorate, not least on the candidates’ honesty, finds Tim Bale
Out of the box: the Tory case for electoral reform
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By Tim Bale
Out of the box: the Tory case for electoral reform
The Tories’ attachment to first-past-the-post is bound to come under immense strain following the election. Tim Bale argues they should think carefully before rejecting the case for reform
Foxes at the door – the Tories' identity crisis
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By Tim Bale
Foxes at the door – the Tories' identity crisis
Rishi Sunak is very far from alone in being menaced on his right flank. Tim Bale puts the Conservatives’ identity crisis and the rise of Reform UK in a wider European context
State of the Conservative Party
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By Tim Bale
State of the Conservative Party
The Tories have always had a genius for knowing their voters, says Tim Bale, but playing to the gallery is limiting their appeal
Can the Tories hold off a Labour landslide at the next election?
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By Tim Bale
Can the Tories hold off a Labour landslide at the next election?
Ginger Rogers may be better known as a movie star than as a political strategist, but since Liz Truss trashed its already badly-tarnished brand last autumn, the Conservative Party has had little choice but to follow her advice.