is the pseudonym for a former lobby correspondent and Labour party spin doctor.
If Boris loses to Ken, he can step up for the bigger prize and take on the beleaguered Cameron
David Cameron may be looking good against Ed Miliband – but right-wing politics is so yesterday
As Lord Glasman moans about the Labour leader's lack of direction, there is one thing that would help
A spin doctor writes... Labour leader must learn that leadership is about substance AND style
Why Labour need a heavyweight to beat Boris (and Ken)
London mayor Boris Johnson could be a casualty of an unpopular Cameron government. But will Ken Livingstone make way for a British Obama in the form of Sadiq Khan?
Brown was losing the PR battle to Cameron. Donald Malcolm reports on a much-needed reshuffle
The banking crisis has played into Brown’s hands. Tories must bide their time, says Donald Malcolm
Former Cabinet heavyweight would present a formidable challenge, writes Donald Malcolm
It’s not in Cameron’s interest for Brown to do too badly in Crewe, says Donald Malcolm
A Tory victory in the upcoming by-election is not a foregone conclusion, says Donald Malcolm
Difficult. But Nick Clegg’s arrival could make all the difference, writes Donald Malcolm
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