Scorched earth Tories scupper electoral reform
The Tories chose a scorched earth policy rather than trust in their arguments on first-past-the-post (FPTP) or in the judgment of the on to the British people.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Digital Economy Act puts UK on endangered list
The Digital Economy Bill has passed through the final stages in the Commons, as intended. Now that the bill will be a reality in the UK, what will it mean?
Did Tories know their sex ed opt out was illegal?
Tories have used ‘wash-up’ to block compulsory sex education for 15-16 year olds. But their policy could be illegal under the European Convention on Human Rights.
No double dip under Labour
The economy is expected to grow by 0.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2010 according to a respected think tank. On the back of the OECD’s rosy picture of British economic growth, it represents good news for Labourtest
The Express is wrong: Half of all new jobs have gone to UK citizens
Contrary to the Express’s claims that 98% of new jobs go to “foreigners”, 50.3% of the jobs created since 1997 have been taken by Britons – 1,375,000 positions.
Election Focus – DUP
In 1979, Irish MP Frank Maguire’s decision to abstain in the vote of confidence proved pivotal as James Callaghan’s Government was defeated by just one vote.
Tories plan to slash free-to-air TV sports list
The Conservatives, if they win the election, will cut the “A-list” of protected sporting events that must, by law, be broadcast live on free-to-air television.
Tory turmoil as Clarke boasts of “abolishing” married tax allowance
As the Tories prepare to unveil more details of marriage tax breaks, Ken Clarke last night boasted how, as Chanellor in the mid-90s, he “abolished” the policy.
Politics Summary: Thursday, April 8th
Sir Peter Gershon, a Tory party “independent” efficiency expert, chairs a private healthcare company that “admits it will benefit from NHS spending cutbacks”.
The great green transition has begun
A flurry of major investment decisions has signaled that the great green transition has begun and finally Britain is beginning to make the switch to low-carbon.