BBC capitulation paves way for Murdoch web charge
Emboldened by the BBC’s capitulation to Murdoch with its commitment to slash the number of journalists on its website, he will now charge for online content.
Yearly Archives: 2010
The week outside Westminster
Deposed Labour MP Anne Moffat had struck a deal to receive £30,000 a year for the rest of her life, then sought the Labour nomination.
Cameron MEP’s extraordinary rant against Robin Hood tax
David Cameron’s MEP Nirj Deva says the Tobin tax will mean “giving the money to a whole bunch of people who will probably steal it”.
Labour’s “Robin Hood” legacy
Today’s papers cover in detail the distributional impact of thirteen years of Labour rule. The picture represents a clear progressive redistribution.
BNP barrister booted out of Chambers
A barrister standing as a BNP election candidate has been thrown out of chambers. Robert Grierson, PPC for Sutton Coldfield, was axed by St Philips Birmingham.
China leading in global clean tech race
A new report released last night by the US-based Pew Environment Group shows that China has now overtaken the US as the biggest global investor in clean energy.
Politics Summary: Friday, March 26th
David Cameron pledge not to increase National Insurance contributions by 1% next April leaves a “£7bn hole” in the public finances.
Tory cheek on council tax rises
The Sun today reports that council tax “has doubled under Labour” – But 30 of the 50 councils with the highest rate of council tax increases are run by Tories.
Budget winners? Small business & the role of the State
What Darling makes clear is that Labour believe the government has a role to play in restarting and supporting the economy; the Tories disagree – vote on that.
Plans to build 10,000 new council homes “very welcome”
Housing experts have welcomed John Healey’s announcement today of a “radical new council housing deal”.