The Press Is Not Serious About Self-Regulation
Unlike the King of Bahrain and the Rugby Football Union, the tabloid press is not even pretending to care, says James Charlton.
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Alastair Campbell is a National Treasure
James Charlton pays tribute to the ex spin doctor people love to hate.
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Boris In The Driving Seat
- Oct 14, 2011
James Charlton reckons that the Tories should look no further than Boris Johnson once Cameron's time is up.
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The Pickles Revolution
- Oct 13, 2011
James Charlton comments on Eric Pickles' local council revolution. It will not be televised.
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Listening to Balls
- Sep 26, 2011
James Charlton finds the Shadow Chancellor in fine form.
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Britain at the Heart of Europe
- Sep 25, 2011
James Charlton predicts that David Cameron will get an opportunity to delight the Eurosceptic wing of his party, but argues that it is in Britain's interests to remain at the heart of Europe.
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Sinn Féin Look South
- Sep 19, 2011
James Charlton looks at what Martin McGuinness' Presidential candidacy says about Sinn Féin's wish to reunite the 32 counties of Ireland.
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Boundary Review: Labour's Little Problem In The North West
- Sep 13, 2011
James Charlton looks at how the Boundary Review proposals will affect Labour in the North West.
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Not In My Day, Sir.
- Sep 13, 2011
James Charlton wonders why everyone is obsessed with comparing Britain in 2011 to a mythical golden age that never existed.
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Preview: World Athletics Championships
- Aug 27, 2011
James Charlton reckons we're in for a few days of exciting athletics action as the games get under way in Daegu.
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It Ain’t What You Cut (It’s The Way That You Cut It)
- Aug 18, 2011
James Charlton praises the Government on its mission to cut the national debt, but despairs at the haphazard way they going about it.
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Miliband Keeps His Head
- Aug 16, 2011
James Charlton was cut off from the outside world, watching the riot coverage on a tiny television in a tiny hamlet in North Wales. This is what he saw.
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Money Can't Buy You Cups
- Aug 4, 2011
James Charlton assesses whether money guarantees success for English clubs, as Manchester United, Man City and Liverpool fortify their squads with expensive summer signings.
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Power to the People?
- Aug 2, 2011
As three backbench Conservatives MPs indicate support for Guido Fawkes' campaign to restore the death penalty, James Charlton warns against underestimating him, and argues that capital punishment should remain off the statute book.
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Urine in the Glass
- Jul 29, 2011
James Charlton tries to get under the skin of angry internet users, and explores the tactics available to deal with their scorn.
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Copa America Final 2011: Uruguay vs. Paraguay
- Jul 21, 2011
James Charlton commends Uruguay on their glorious football history, and gives his predictions for the Copa America Final.
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Nick Clegg is a Libertine
- Jul 20, 2011
What is Nick Clegg doing to protect our freedoms? And how can he do more? asks James Charlton.
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Mad Boys & A Very British Farce
- Jul 20, 2011
James Charlton reports on how yesterday’s select committee turned into a very British farce.
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Colombia’s President seeks radical reform to change the nature of a 50 year conflict.
- Jul 15, 2011
Colombia’s popular President is turning round a decade of US-led disasters with bold, high-risk politics. James Charlton analyses what went wrong for his predecessor and how President Santos is ringing the changes.
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NoW that’s what I call Boycott!
- Jul 9, 2011
The only way Rupert Murdoch will change his ways will be if the British public boycott all his titles. Dream on, says James Charlton.
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Keeping Up With the Germans
- Jul 3, 2011
We have a love hate relationship with the Germans, but the truth is we're jealous of their success. How can we emulate it, asks James Charlton
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No More Mr Policy Guy
- Jul 1, 2011
Is Ed Miliband as obsessed by policy as he used to be, and is policy vital to shaping his identity, asks James Charlton.
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About James Charlton
James is a politics graduate who has worked in the parliamentary offices of two Government ministers, and more recently as a lobbyist for the advertising industry. He is still a part-time consultant, on issues around advertising to children and the digital sector.
His proudest achievement to date is a 5th place finish in the 2006 ‘Christleton to Waverton’ fun run. He is also the captain of a Sunday football team called Politics FC.
James is currently training to be a journalist, and has spent a week in the Parliamentary Press Gallery.