Articles by: Steven George-Hilley

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Victims of Andy Burnham’s NHS Failure Deserve an Apology, not Legal Threats

In an astonishing political move for any Minister, let alone one who presided over some of the worst NHS scandals in living memory, Andy Burnham has decided the best way to silence critics of his time as Labour Health Secretary is to threaten them with legal action. Yes, this is the same person who ran a department which, according to […]

by · 6th October 2013 · Health Service, Blog
Steven George-Hilley interview with ITV

Steven George-Hilley interview with ITV

Parliament Street Director Steven George-Hilley went on ITV’s Daybreak show at Conservative Party conference. George-Hilley was chatting about the  threat posed by UKIP to the party. The interview was just one media slot of many at party conference by the Parliament Street team. Other interviews included  discussions with the BBC and local radio shows. He told the breakfast show that the support for UKIP would fall […]

by · 2nd October 2013 · Press Room
Liam Fox calls for ‘Liberation Conservatism’ at Blue Collar Conservatism event

Liam Fox calls for ‘Liberation Conservatism’ at Blue Collar Conservatism event

Former Cabinet Minister Liam Fox has addressed the membership of the Blue Collar Conservatism group at party conference in Manchester, calling on delegates to embrace ‘Liberation Conservatism.’ He told the audience, ‘Politics is not about theory, it’s about human experience…..Under Thatcher the Conservative Party was a genuine engine of social mobility.’ ‘Social mobility has ground to a halt in this […]

by · 30th September 2013 · past, Events, Blog
Cabinet minister Eric Pickles addresses Parliament Street reception

Cabinet minister Eric Pickles addresses Parliament Street reception

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, last night addressed over 200 Parliament Street members at a reception in the Midland Hotel. The Cabinet Minister praised the Parliament Street team for its work and dedication and encouraged members to work together to deliver a Conservative majority in 2015. This afternoon, Parliament Street will be hosting a panel […]

by · 30th September 2013 · past, Events, Blog
The Metro: Covers Parliament Street Research

The Metro: Covers Parliament Street Research

  One of the UK’s best read newspapers has covered the findings of Parliament Street’s upcoming Twitter Index 2013. The full report will be published next week.

by · 20th September 2013 · Press Room, frontpage
Daily Mail’s Melanie Phillips & John Redwood MP on Parliament Street Conference panel debate

Daily Mail’s Melanie Phillips & John Redwood MP on Parliament Street Conference panel debate

Daily Mail’s Melanie Phillips & John Redwood MP on Parliament Street Panel Debate Patrick Sullivan, CEO of Parliament Street has announced that Melanie Philips, Daily Mail and former Cabinet Minister John Redwood MP are on the panel to debate ‘Life After the Lib Dems’ at Conservative Party conference in Manchester. The event will take place on Monday September 30, click […]

by · 12th September 2013 · past, Events, Blog
Ed Miliband is the undisputed star in Labour’s union soap opera

Ed Miliband is the undisputed star in Labour’s union soap opera

By Steven George-Hilley Across Britain, millions of working people are worried about paying the bills and looking after their families as the country moves out of crisis and into recovery. Despite a modest increase in the economic outlook, people are still worried about their jobs and are anxious about the future. In this environment they are looking for strong, decisive […]

by · 8th September 2013 · Home Affairs
The Evening Standard: Student Loans Special

The Evening Standard: Student Loans Special

Parliament Street research into Student Loans Company social media policy is covered in the Evening Standard.

by · 7th September 2013 · Press Room, frontpage
Clare George-Hilley: Ed Miliband knifed his own brother and now he’s playing politics with Syria

Clare George-Hilley: Ed Miliband knifed his own brother and now he’s playing politics with Syria

By Clare George-Hilley, Director of Communities and Social Justice There are few people, even in the rough and harsh world of politics that have the gall, lack of emotion and ruthlessness to shaft a sibling. Contrast Ed Miliband’s approach to that of the Johnson family, a political dynasty at the top of their game, bound by blood and honour, against Red […]

by · 4th September 2013 · Blog
Will Labour Allow Slumberdog Miliband to Sleepwalk into Oblivion?

Will Labour Allow Slumberdog Miliband to Sleepwalk into Oblivion?

By Steven George-Hilley, Parliament Street Labour HQ has been on autopilot this summer, missing every single opportunity to fill the news vacuum with exciting and engaging stories to help persuade voters they are ready for Government once again. This is bizarre behaviour from a man who is supposed to be seeking to convince the country he is ready to be […]

by · 23rd August 2013 · Blog