UK has highest GDP per capita rise in G7 since 1997
Britain had the highest per-capita rise in GDP in the G7 since Labour came to power. But critics are calling for an end to “unsustainable” growth.
Yearly Archives: 2010
A Genuinely Progressive Foreign Policy
Five key changes are required to transform Britain’s tarnished relationship with the world and make our foreign policy genuinely progressive. They are as follows: 1. Unilateral nuclear disarmament In the wake of the financial crisis there’s been an increased willingnesstest
Muted cheers as the UK limps out of recession
Today’s increase in GDP of just 0.1 per cent, though welcome, falls short of the 0.3 per cent gain that was widely forecast by City economists.
“Hard going” Northern Ireland talks resume following late-night discussions until 3:30am
The Northern Ireland talks resumed this morning with all parties still hopeful of a deal following negotiations until 3:30am that were described as “hard going”
Politics Summary: Tuesday, January 26th
Figures out today are expected to show that the economy grew by 0.3 to 0.4 per cent in the last three months of last year. The Times and Guardian report the different approaches of each party with Gordon Brown determinedtest
Directly elected mayors with increased powers will reinvigorate local governance
A new report says that by giving elected mayors both greater powers and an increased mandate, local democracy and governance can be reinvigorated.
Ban private schools
Ban Private Schools They perpetuate the gross inequalities in the UK; this can only be addressed if they are erased completely. The two other alternatives which might be more palatable to our politicians are taxing the life out of those thattest
New GDP figures may herald return to growth, but worst performing cities continue to struggle
Tomorrow’s GDP figures will show a return to growth. In many places, however, it won’t feel like the good times are back, with the North-South gap widening.
Toronto terror case reveals similar pattern to previous al-Qaeda plots
The ‘Toronto 18’ case is important for what it tells us about radicalisation in Nrth America & how the situation there is a mirror image of the UK a decade ago.
Grayling’s household defence plans slammed as “state-sponsored revenge”
Shadow Home Sec. Chris Grayling’s plans for a “grossly disproportionate” test for household defence have been branded “state-sponsored revenge” by a top lawyer.