Catching the Zeitgeist

Catching the Zeitgeist

A tote bag designed to look like Mrs Thatcher’s favourite handbag was the must-have accessory for men and women alike at the Conservative Party Conference this year, and, like the pint of milk left among the floral tributes outside her home when she died, it...
Shining in Conference Season

Shining in Conference Season

The Liberal Democrats are in Glasgow having their annual party conference – which means that for the next few weeks, each political party will enjoy some time in the glare of the media spotlight. It’s an attractive proposition for a party: get a room, fill...
Off-Brand

Off-Brand

There is a good reason why certain people get invites by the van-load to events from awards to book launches. Any enterprise that needs a bit of publicity to work will chase the participation of a small number of people who will guarantee column inches, and an even...