Iain Anderson
Iain Anderson's articles
Conservative party members will choose our next PM – but who are they?
It’s the first time ever that Conservative party members alone will select the new Prime Minister. So, what exactly do we know about them?
Published: Monday 15th July 2019
The wasted promise of Theresa May
Executive chairman of the Cicero Group Iain anderson looks back at Theresa May’s troubled tenure at Number Ten – and the legacy that could have been…
Published: Thursday 28th March 2019
Can The Independent Group offer an alternative to two-party politics?
Seven Labour MPs have resigned from the party and formed an 'Independent Group' – pledging an alternative to Corybn's Labour and May's Conservatives. Will this audacious move work?
Published: Monday 18th February 2019
Will Donald Trump survive a Democrat Congress?
Nancy Pelosi is Speaker, the Democrats own Congress – what does it mean for Donald Trump and the USA?
Published: Friday 4th January 2019
Does Jeremy Corbyn even want to be PM?
After outperforming expectations in the 2017 General Election, Corbyn appears to have retreated into a hard-left comfort zone. How much does he want the top job?
Published: Tuesday 25th September 2018
The rising stars of Westminster
There’s a whole host of rising stars waiting in the wings at Westminster, and they will be integral in shaping the future of the two main parties, says Iain Anderson
Published: Monday 30th July 2018
The government can't let itself be paralysed by Brexit
Enough’s enough – it’s time for the government to re-focus and shift attentions to issues other than Brexit so the UK can move forward
Published: Thursday 28th June 2018
How might Chancellor McDonnell affect the City?
Should Labour triumph in the next election, John McDonnell is likely to become the new Chancellor. Iain Anderson explains what that could mean for the City
Published: Wednesday 28th February 2018
From Brexit to diversity, Nicky Morgan is asking all the right questions
Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Nicky Morgan means business and is asking all the right questions – and this is a very good thing indeed
Published: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Angela Merkel is Europe's great survivor
Angela Merkel has maintained her position in office for 12 years, and shows no signs of going anywhere. Iain Anderson takes a look at how she’s done it
Published: Monday 23rd October 2017
The City should not underestimate John McDonnell anymore
John McDonnell isn’t letting prior controversial comments impact his bid for success, and that’s why it’s time to take note of his actions
Published: Monday 18th September 2017
Will the rise of young voters continue?
There’s been a shift in politics, and the divide is no longer social class, it’s age. Iain Anderson explains why young voters are currently more influential than ever
Published: Thursday 24th August 2017
French election: where should your money go?
All eyes are currently on the French election, and particularly candidate Marine Le Pen
Published: Monday 3rd April 2017
Iain Anderson on the EU Neverendum
The EU Referendum is planned to go ahead by the end of 2017, and Square Mile's political editor Iain Anderson delves into what he thinks the lead up will be like.