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Tim Bale

The Guardian

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Dumping Starmer won’t reverse Labour’s fortunes

Dumping Starmer won’t reverse Labour’s fortunes

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12.05.2026 10

New Statesman

Tim Bale

Ahead of seismic local elections, what we know about Reform’s ability to put boots on the ground for the campaign

Elections are happening in Scotland and Wales, but the smaller parties lack firepower in those areas.

20.01.2026 20

The Conversation

Tim Bale

The ten most surprising facts from the 2024 election revealed

Voters cared a lot less about tax than you might think.

15.12.2025 20

The Conversation

Tim Bale

Our survey of Green party members suggests Zack Polanski has the mandate to take his party in a more radical direction

The new leader wants to be radical and a profile of his members suggests they will follow him.

03.09.2025 10

The Conversation

Tim Bale

Mel Stride promises the Tories won’t repeat the mistakes of Liz Truss – except they already have

The Tories try to blame all their woes on Liz Truss but it’s destined to fall flat.

05.06.2025 10

The Conversation

Tim Bale

Starmer’s winter fuel allowance ‘U-turn ’ sets him on a tricky path with backbenchers and voters

In order to convince the public, he should probably go the whole hog.

22.05.2025 10

The Conversation

Tim Bale

Nigel Farage has the crowd, but not the plan - and the clock is ticking

3 May 2025, 07:39 | Updated: 3 May 2025, 07:45 By Tim Bale The 'vibes' have got Reform UK leader Nigel Farage this far but now comes the hard part....

06.05.2025 10

LBC

Tim Bale

Cutting welfare goes against Labour’s core values – that’s the point

Labour governments have always had to anger their supporters to win ‘credibility’.

19.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Tim Bale