September 2009
Trident costs five times Government estimate
A new report by Greenpeace suggests that the cost of replacing Trident has been grossly misrepresented by the Government. While the Government has claimed that Trident will cost £13 to £20 billion, the analysis places the true cost in a range estimated from £77 to £97 billion.
Politics Summary: Friday, September 18th
Barack Obama’s decision to scrap a missile defence shield in central Europe receives a mixed reaction. The Guardian calls it, […]
Independent half right on costs of fiscal black hole
The Independent today headline, "£2,840 - cost to every family of filling public finance black hole." The problem is that the number is only half right.
Does Burnham’s speech create a real NHS dividing line?
Having enjoyed his brief summer romance with a patriotic God-save-our-NHS twitter campaign, Andy Burnham got down to business today setting […]
Job–lite recovery means Britain needs new industries
Despite yesterday’s "bleak employment outlook" the major political parties and British media continue to promote solutions which will do little to alleviate long term unemployment. The Government should prioritise long-term employment through investing in new industries combating environmental problems and increasing community development.
Mail’s quango deception
The Daily Mail this morning falsely and maliciously lied about the cost of quangos.