Miliband trails idea of “reset referendum” in next Parliament
David Miliband used a speech to the parliamentary press gallery today to trail a possible manifesto commitment for a “reset referendum” on the political system.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Liberal Democrat schools spokesman praises “astonishing, dramatic, unbelievable” improvement in schools under Labour
Lib Dem schools spokesman David Laws has praised Labour’s record on education – in particular the improvement of pupils’ performance in the poorest schools.
Poblish: a new blog aggregator
Poblish.org is a new political platform created for bloggers who are passionate about technology and politics. It aims to break the oligarchy of ‘go-to’ bloggers
Tory school reforms have seen falling standards and rising segregation in Sweden
The head of Sweden’s Ofsted has said that the reforms introduced in the country, reforms the Conservatives seek to emulate, have “not led to better results”.
Anticipating the electoral reform vote
20 to 40 Labour MPs are expected to vote against Gordon Brown’s proposal of a referendum on the alternative vote. The Tories have been accused of hypocrisy.
Why the Tories aren’t so super-fast on their digital vision
Both major parties have recently set out their policies on broadband expansion and digital Britain. The Conservative’s policy causes concern.
Northern Ireland decommissioning – progress but not the end
Speaking in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed that two republican Paramilitary groups, the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) and the Official IRA and the loyalist South East Antrim Ulster Defence Association have decommissioned their weapons.test
Double-dip: The negative impact of inequality and the recession on young people
Reducing income inequality would improve social mobility and the quality of life for all young people, across the social spectrum.
Osborne’s policies are no April Fool
George Osborne’s corporation tax policy – lauded today by Conservative Home – would lead to cuts in crucial investment allowances. And a 20% rate would cost £4.3bn.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, February 9th
Electoral reform, expenses, the economy, Lord Ashcroft and social care.