Simon Franks

Uncategorized 13 August, 2018

New centrist party hires ex Goldman Sachs banker as CEO

The new political party founded by multi-millionaire Lovefilm founder Simon Franks is seeking to fill eight posts in marketing, design and operations as it prepares to launch officially later this year.

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Uncategorized 12 October, 2017

Millionaire LoveFilm founder plots new political party

A multimillionaire British businessman is planning a new Centrist party in a move that could dramatically reshape the UK’s political landscape.

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Momentum look to scrap Lewisham Mayor after losing selection to moderate candidate

Momentum are calling for the Lewisham Mayor position to be abolished, after Lewisham Labour members voted to select Damian Egan over their candidate Paul Bell in last year’s selection.

George Osborne

Pretty in Pink? Osborne eyes FT editorship

Ex-Chancellor tells friends he wants to be considered for top job which may become vacant in 2018.

Lansman’s youth purge threatens to derail NEC candidate’s election bid

The controversial decision by Jon Lansman to disband Momentum's youth wing has raised questions about its support for Lara McNeill, the NEC candidate endorsed by the hard-left group.