Real IRA car bomb timed to disrupt policing and justice transfer
The Real IRA has claimed responsibility for a car bomb which exploded at 12:20 this morning outside Northern Ireland headquarters.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Politics Summary: Monday, April 12th
Labour will today unveil its manifesto, with increases in the minimum wage, plans to cut youth unemployment and reforms to schools and hospitals.
The week political opportunism replaced Tory fiscal hawkishness
This week has been dominated by Conservatives blocking three Labour tax rises and introducing two new tax cuts. They are not committed to fiscal responsibility.
Tory married tax break masks wider threat to Britain’s families
The Tories have today unveiled their £3 per week tax break for a third of married couples which they hope will reward commitment and family stability. But scratch beneath the surface on their commitment to the family and David Camerontest
Look Left – The Week in Fast Forward
The Week in Politics • Gordon Brown confirmed the worst kept secret in politics this Tuesday, that the election will be held on May 6th. He made the announcement flanked by his cabinet, described by The Guardian as “personal, proud,test
Cracking down on benefit fraud is counter-productive
The Conservatives have followed Labour’s lead in proposing even harsher sanctions for people accused of benefit fraud. This punitive approach is counterproductive.
Must-read: Nobel laureate on climate economics
Paul Krugman has written a lengthy essay which explores climate economics. He suggests that political will, rather than costs, is the key to managing the problem.
The election week outside Westminster
As the election campaign kicks off, the very latest from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Out of hiding, Calamity Grayling is wrong on drugs & reoffending
After more gaffes, Chris Grayling has come out of hiding. But his interventions yesterday on drugs and reoffending are out of touch with society and reality.
Cameron wrong to credit Boris for London living wage
David Cameron’s assertion the living wage “is actually a Conservative policy” is incredulous, as is crediting it to the London mayor.