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Michael Merrick

Posted on Nov 15, 2009 at 06:07pm

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The problem with the living wage is that it further deepens the economic status quo

3:37 pm, Fri 12th Feb 2010
The problem with the living wage is that it further deepens the economic status quo By Michael Merrick Quite often one comes across a totemic issue that not only seems ill-suited to the tradition in which it has nested, but also seems to go against...
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In the eyes of voters, class divisions are not between Labour and Tory, but between politicians and everyone else

12:27 pm, Sun 6th Dec 2009
In the eyes of voters, class divisions are not between Labour and Tory, but between politicians and everyone else By Michael Merrick / @michael_merrick The temptation must be excruciating, it really must. Imagine: you’re the leader of a political party that, historically at least, has been on the side...
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Culture clash: how Labour can look to reconnect with the poor

8:47 am, Thu 26th Nov 2009
Culture clash: how Labour can look to reconnect with the poor By Michael Merrick Now that the temporary euphoria surrounding the 'rogue-poll' has ceded, Labour must have the courage to continue asking itself the uncomfortable questions; why are people deserting us?...
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Red Toryism: a lesson for the left?

6:25 pm, Sun 15th Nov 2009
Red Toryism: a lesson for the left? By Michael Merrick The Labour Party is facing wipeout. Politically, a defeat looms every bit as significant as that inflicted upon the Conservative Party in 1997. The potential damage, however,...
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