James Kirkup

@jameskirkup

•Partner at @ApellaAdvisors • Senior fellow of @SMFthinktank • Writer for @thetimes + others

United Kingdom

Joined January 2009

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The Spectator@spectator · Jul 2

Instead of thanking Reeves for her realism, her colleagues would rather throw her under the bus. ✍️ James Kirkup buff.ly/ymmwckB

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Times Radio@TimesRadio · May 27

“The positioning here is to make them the ‘hang the paedos, fund the NHS’ party.” The “jury is still out” as to whether Nigel Farage can make Reform more than just a one-man party, says @JamesKirkup.

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James Kirkup@jameskirkup · May 2

An algorithm just dredged up my review of @NJ_Timothy 's book in 2020. I stand by my point that a post-referendum Tory govt that actually implemented Timothyism would have averted split on the Right and the rise of Reform. thecritic.co.uk/issues/may-202…

jameskirkup's tweet card. First, a declaration. I know Nick Timothy and have dealt with him in various capacities for a decade or so around Westminster. When he was advising Theresa May at the Home Office…

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James Kirkup@jameskirkup · Mar 18

Labour cuts welfare. Tories ditch Net Zero. Biggest short-term political winners: the Lib Dems. Long-term = net positive for Labour. Helps cement LD seats gained from CON in 2024. LDs get less attention than (less numerous) Reform MPs but they really matter to next GE.

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James Kirkup@jameskirkup · Mar 7

This is very good. Well done @SKinnock bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

jameskirkup's tweet card. School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth

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Sam Coates Sky@SamCoatesSky · Mar 4

The obscure international law tying the biggest infrastructure projects in the courts, pushing up costs - and paid for by taxpayers Our investigation into the world of green legal challenges to hold ministers to promises - and how they are possible. Film by @TomLarkinSky

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James Kirkup@jameskirkup · Mar 4

Can anyone help solve a mystery and identify these nice people? The pic is from a charity fundraiser in Cardiff last month. I'm keen to learn more about their contributions to that event. Journalist friends: Do they have links to any Welsh media outlets? #wales

jameskirkup's tweet image. Can anyone help solve a mystery and identify these nice people? The pic is from a charity fundraiser in Cardiff last month. I'm keen to learn more about their contributions to that event.
Journalist friends: Do they have links to any Welsh media outlets?
#wales

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