July 2010
Same old tricks from the Public Sector Pensions Commission
Today's Public Sector Pensions Commission report is based on the politics of envy and a standard accounting trick to get some scary numbers.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, July 7th
Sign up to receive this political summary in your inbox by 9am every morning. The Guardian reports that, “Health trusts […]
Half-time team talk for Labour leadership candidates
Now for a half-time team talk for the Labour leadership campaign teams: “You are out on your feet and fear of making a mistake is encouraging you to play it safe.” Candidates and campaign managers spent enough time with each other travelling the country and in Labour’s sweaty war room during the general election, but the pep talk has a familiar ring to it...
Where next for Afghanistan after McChrystal’s dismissal
It is a professional maxim, and sound piece of personal wisdom, that the greatest gift one person can give another is clear expectations. In that respect, the leadership of the NATO coalition in Afghanistan has not been particularly generous of late: the past two weeks have seen surprisingly public outbreaks of discord at the highest levels of the British and American security establishments.
Cameron fails to fight for world’s poor as G8 drops $50bn aid pledge
The prime minister came to the summits “with a clear commitment to make sure these summits deliver for people. Too often, these international meetings fail to live up to the hype and the promises made” – yet according to The Guardian, Downing Street admitted that he had simply “not fought” for the commitments to be included during the negotiations.
Lockerbie bomber very much alive & set to pen autobiography
Almost a year after his release the Lockerbie bomber remains very much alive, with new suggestions that he could live for up to another 20 years, whilst conflicting reports indicate that he could now be close to death.