Tag Archives: local elections

Matthew Ashton in the media

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

I was interviewed on the BBC Politics Show East Midlands today. I’ve never done anything on TV before, so I was a bit nervous beforehand, but it seemed to go ok. I was interviewed by the Political Editor John Hess and we … Continue reading →

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The political impact of the Royal Wedding

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Well tomorrow is the big day and Britain has pretty much come to a standstill. Everyone is either gearing up to watch the Royal Wedding, or taking advantage of the amazing weather to enjoy themselves over the Bank Holiday weekend (I’m … Continue reading →

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The Oldham East by-election

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Tomorrow will be the Oldham East by-election. A by-election less than a year after a general election would be unusual, in and of itself, but this one is generating even more media interest than normal for a couple of reasons: The … Continue reading →

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