November 2010
UK Statistics Authority: “Serious deficiencies” in DWP use of statistics
The Chair of the UK Statistics Authority has identified "serious deficiencies" in DWP's use of statistics. It follows a series of corrections to the record yesterday by IDS.
Guido risks joining Glenn Beck with his obsession with the Fabians
Eugenics simply isn't part of legitimate political discourse, and modern Fabians don't believe in it, writes Fabian Society General Secretary Sunder Katwala.
Cameron’s well-being index could help transform lives for the better
There are signs of hope in the wake of Mr Cameron's speech that, with sufficient attention from the top and a genuine national debate, the national well-being index could be a crucially important tool in the progressive effort to transform lives for the better.
Pontius Clegg: Lib Dem abstentions won’t stop tuition fees rising
Nick Clegg and Vince Cable are considering abstaining in the crucial tuition fees vote before Christmas. But a Lib Dem abstention is equivalent to a vote for the reforms.
Harman’s first international development speech outlines six key priorities
This morning, shadow international development secretary Harriet Harman gave a speech at ActionAid headquarters in London. Marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Ms Harman outlined six priorities for the future of international development.
Bank’s Adam Posen: cuts will be “quite contractionary”
The Bank of England's Adam Posen expects the impact of the Coalition's cuts as "quite contractionary". He also accused Mervyn King of being "excessively political".