July 2010
Inequalities in life expectancy greater than at any point since the 1920s
New research published today in the British Medical Journal reveals inequalities in life expectancy are greater than at any point since the 1920s.
Darling: GDP rise due to Labour’s approach to “supporting the recovery”
The shadow Chancellor says the rise in GDP "show the results of the Labour Government’s approach to supporting the recovery" - and that the Coalition "will have to accept responsibility for the risks they are taking with the economy".
The week outside Westminster
The Scottish government has refused a request by the US Senate for Scottish justice secretary Kenny MacAskill to face the Senate foreign affairs committee to answer for the early release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi.
Politics Summary: Friday, July 23rd
The Guardian front page reports that, “Labour steps up pressure on Tories in Sheffield Forgemasters sleaze row”. Labour accused Andrew […]
Alexander: David wins on second preferences
Douglas Alexander this evening insisted that David Miliband was winning the race for 2nd preferences. But Ed's campaign believe they are the grassroots candidate.
Wilkinson clashes swords with his detractors in spirited debate on inequality
As Left Foot Forward reported on Monday, several recent publications have challenged the central conclusion of the book that more unequal societies do worse than more equal societies, on a variety of social outcomes.