All articles written by Lord Lipsey on PoliticsHome.com

16 May 2024 Books & culture

Lord Lipsey reviews 'British General Election Campaigns 1830–2019'

The impartiality may not be perfect, but the timing could not be better – this deep dive into 200 years of political history will prove to be a valuable piece of kit for those seeking insights into the next general election campaign

19 Oct 2022 Books & culture

A lucid defence of the importance of political polling: Lord Lipsey reviews 'Strength in Numbers'

G Elliott Morris’s book gives a valuable insight into the process of predicting elections

11 Dec 2021 Political parties

“What stands out is Corbyn’s unpopularity” – Book review: 'The British General Election of 2019'

The latest in the ‘bible’ series on general elections may have swollen to more than 600 pages, but Robert Ford, Tim Bale, Will Jennings and Paula Surridge’s doorstopper will satisfy the most demanding of psephological geeks

21 Dec 2020 Political parties

Polling in the US election was a disaster – and the UK industry must learn lessons from it

Select committees of parliament have a deservedly high reputation. And naturally we in the Lords are particularly proud of ours. Week after week, we produce reports, firmly based on evidence sessions with expert witnesses, which have a real impact on public policy.

23 Apr 2018

Our democracy relies on accurate polling. It’s vital we get it right

Opinion polling frequently determines the narrative of elections – and may even decide who wins. The industry must do everything it can to ensure accuracy, writes Lord Lipsey

07 Sep 2017 Social affairs

Tories pay-for-care 'suicide note' was another punch in the face for care recipients

Lord Lipsey argues that the Government has 'wriggled out' of David Cameron's pledge that people will not have to sell their home to pay for care.