Darren Rutland
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Darren Rutland is a political researcher who has worked for the TaxPayers’ Alliance and the No to AV campaign. Prior to this, he interned in Parliament.

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Does the EU Need More Integration?

(3) Comments | Posted October 4, 2012 | 4:15 PM

More European integration. An EU-wide defence policy. The potential for an EU army. Is this the future?

It is if 11 of the EU's foreign ministers get their way. Last month, they released a document outlining a 'future of Europe'. The document suggests that 'strengthening the...

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30 Rock Deserves its Victory Lap

(0) Comments | Posted October 3, 2012 | 12:58 PM

After six series, 125 episodes, countless impressive guest appearances, even more awards, and an uncanny portrayal of Kim Jong-Il, 30 Rock is about to begin its last hurrah. The seventh and final series comprising of 13 episodes begins on Thursday.

The programme centres on Liz Lemon, a thirty-something TV writer...

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The Campaign is on in the Scottish Independence Referendum

(21) Comments | Posted August 14, 2012 | 4:54 PM

Although there's (probably) more than two years to go, the referendum on Scottish independence is becoming more of an issue. Unsurprisingly, the Olympics have played a part, and similarities and differences can already be seen between the independence campaign and the AV referendum.

A recent poll showed a...

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Have the Liberal Democrats Forgotten About the Coalition Agreement?

(2) Comments | Posted August 7, 2012 | 8:50 AM

While the country is basking in Olympic glory, this week seemed like a good time for the Deputy Prime Minister to announce that his wish for Lords reform is dead. Unsurprisingly, he wanted to blame everyone but his own party.

Politicians can only dream of getting the viewing...

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Why Don't the Government Want a Referendum on House of Lords Reform?

(0) Comments | Posted July 23, 2012 | 4:22 PM

The dust seems to have settled on the discussion about the House of Lords. For now. Politicians have spent a century discussing how to reform it, and we all still seem none the wiser. All we know is that it needs reform. But what exactly?

The Coalition's proposals...

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