December 2009
1980s recession was worse for young people
In the 1980s, 26% of 16-24 year olds were not in full-time education and either unemployed or economically inactive. The current figure is 21%, or 1.6 million.
Questions remain over Tory “free schools” plans
The Tories are facing fresh questions over their plans to roll out hundreds of “free schools” after Ed Balls this week branded them “unworkable” at a time of spending cuts.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, December 15th
The Conservatives’ lead over Labour has been reduced to 9 points, according to a Guardian/ICM poll. One projection suggests a […]
Conservative lead on the slide
The Conservative party's lead has slipped from 19 per cent in October to 9 per cent.
Hungarian Nazis meet in Camden pub
Hungarian Fascists have met in a pub in Camden. The thugs from Jobbik, allies of the BNP, met at the Gloucester Arms pub on Leighton Road.
Right-wing scholar rounds on Tory EU strategy
A leading right-wing professor will tonight criticise the Tory's EU strategy. In a debate in the Commons he will discuss its impact on intelligence cooperation.