January 2010
Public want immigration control, not a cap
A poll for Migration Watch shows public support for a cap on net immigration. But a cap wouldn't work and deeper analysis shows the public want control not a cap.
More money planned for education in Wales
There will be a full-scale review of how education funding in Wales is allocated to schools, colleges & universities, the Welsh Education Minister has announced
Politics Summary: Tuesday, January 19th
Haiti, binge drinking, Alistair Darling, the Iraq Inquiry and Massachusetts.
Is a minimum alcohol price now more likely?
The issus of alcohol abuse and minimum pricing for alcohol are back in the news after figures revealed Scots drink 20% more alcohol than the rest of the UK.
Labour’s “job guarantee” vital in fight against long term unemployment
The TUC propose that the job guarantee should be available to all adults who have been unemployed and claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance for more than 12 months.
Tory teacher plans will have little or no impact
David Cameron's education plans are practically the same as three years ago - and his headline measures on teacher training will make little or no impact.