Sentences with phrase «consensual politics»

#AdversarialPolitics Has the coalition ushered in a more consensual politics?

He also made clear as early as 2012 that he was a fan of Michael Heseltine and the need for consensual politics on issues like business and infrastructure.

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In this sense, Aquinas is properly called the «first Whig» because his ethics and his politics did lay claims upon the future, did inspire, down the ages, a search for political institutions worthy of the rational, consensual dignity of humans.

Certainly, Tusk's consensual, cautious style of politics has given voters a sense of security that seems needed in these turbulent times.

The Liberal Democrat leader said the referendum campaign had been «disfigured by party politics and point - scoring» - and demonstrated that pursuing a consensual approach was likely to be more productive.

Many rank - and - file Lib Dems have been vocal in criticising what they see as a cosy and consensual relationship with Labour, especially those in areas where the two parties are engaged in cut - throat local politics.

It will be a chance for the 39 - year - old to put in practice his call for a more consensual and less confrontational style of politics - he has insisted he would not revert to the trading of accusations that has characterised Mr Howard's exchanges with the prime minister.

Imposing but unassuming, his consensual demeanour matched his politics.