March 2010
Cameron MEP’s extraordinary rant against Robin Hood tax
David Cameron's MEP Nirj Deva says the Tobin tax will mean "giving the money to a whole bunch of people who will probably steal it".
Labour’s “Robin Hood” legacy
Today's papers cover in detail the distributional impact of thirteen years of Labour rule. The picture represents a clear progressive redistribution.
BNP barrister booted out of Chambers
A barrister standing as a BNP election candidate has been thrown out of chambers. Robert Grierson, PPC for Sutton Coldfield, was axed by St Philips Birmingham.
China leading in global clean tech race
A new report released last night by the US-based Pew Environment Group shows that China has now overtaken the US as the biggest global investor in clean energy.
Politics Summary: Friday, March 26th
David Cameron pledge not to increase National Insurance contributions by 1% next April leaves a "£7bn hole" in the public finances.
Tory cheek on council tax rises
The Sun today reports that council tax "has doubled under Labour" - But 30 of the 50 councils with the highest rate of council tax increases are run by Tories.