January 2010
Bloggers ahead of mainstream media in reporting Yemeni-based terrorism
As the situation in Yemen & its implications for Western security continues to arouse media interest, online content offers real added value to mainstream media
Right-wing press parrott Damian Green on asylum inefficiency
The right-wing press have parroted Damian Green's misleading claims about the asylum seeker system. But the figures reveal that staff are clearing the backlog.
Profiling and body scanners mere placebos in fight against terrorism
Experts have warned that passenger profiling will prove ineffective in the war on terror, as will body scanners - they may not detect liquid & powder explosives
Fresh headache for Cameron after “easy council” plans ruled illegal
David Cameron will now have to decide whether or not to introduce legislation if he wins the election enabling councils to charge for services.
Is Scotland failing to learn the lessons of coping with severe weather?
With the snow and ice wreaking havoc once more, questions are being asked over the SNP-led Scottish Government’s ability to cope with the bad weather.
Young and poor among losers of Conservative marriage policy
The Conservatives again support marriage in the tax system. Any proposal will penalise a number of groups, be regressive, and fail to provide more stable homes.