Tories call Robin Hood tax “hopelessly naive” – despite its backing by world economists
Just two days since the “Robin Hood” tax launched and already 23,000 people have voted in favour on the campaign’s online poll. A deal could be reached in June.
Yearly Archives: 2010
New Tory tax credit chaos
The Conservative party were on the defensive last night over their planned cuts to the Child Tax Credit amid accusations that their sums don’t add up.
Politics Summary: Friday, January 12th
The Telegraph reports that “Goldman Sachs is investigating claims that one of its computers was used to rig a public vote on the introduction of a so-called “Robin Hood tax” on bankers.” Technical staff for the Robinhoodtax.org.uk website said thetest
How to win back voters Labour’s lost
Labour MP Colin Burgon has written a report on how the party can win back the four million voters it lost between the 1997 and 2005 elections.
Hillsborough – was it really a deal?
Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Minister have outlined a timetable for reform of the management of parades. But problems remain around the vacancy of Justice Minister. Speaking to Assembly Members at Stormont, Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuiness set outtest
Clegg: Refurbishing ports is “shot in the arm” for green recovery
Nick Clegg spoke exclusively to Left Foot Forward today. He described the Liberal Democrats’ new wind farm pledge as a “shot in the arm” for a green recovery.
Cameron’s MEPs vote against reforms to clamp down on tax dodgers
David Cameron’s MEPs last night voted against proposals to crack down on “those seeking to hide their money from the tax authorities” – tax dodgers.
Cameron’s hot air on lobbying
It has now emerged that one of David Cameron’s key themes of his speech to the University of East Anglia do not reflect the reality of the Conservative party.
Mail cartoon portrays immigrants as animals
The Daily Mail today publishes a cartoon portraying immigrants as animals. A new low, even for the Mail.
Policy Exchange report fails to consider radical options for university funding
Policy Exchange’s new report follows the CBI and other right wing commentators down the road of lazy conclusions when it comes to how best to fund universities.