No escape for Cameron on importance of poverty
Cameron’s “parenting warmth” speech is misleading. Research indicates the clear role played by poverty in determining both life chances and the quality of parenting.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Harlem Children’s Zone holds lessons for Labour
Oli de Botton has questioned the applicability of Harlem Children’s Zone to the UK. But the preliminary results are incredible and UK schools need a broader role.
Exposed: The Mail’s latest attempt to twist the facts to deny global warming
The Daily Mail have misused an eminent scientist’s work to try and imply he supports their pathetic theory that the cold snap means global warming is a myth.
Offshore wind power – an economic and jobs boom
Our response to climate sceptic Andrew Turnbull’s piece in the FT in which he rails against renewables and investment in new energy technologies.
Northern Ireland – where now?
Explanation of the process for a succession and profiles of the candidates to replace Peter Robinson as First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, January 12th
Peter Robinson’s resignation as Northern Ireland First Minister is the lead story, the papers reporting on his decision to step down to clear his name.
Latest Liddle outburst: “F*** off back to where you’re from, then, you Muslims.”
Rod Liddle’s description of “Somali Muslim savages” has been criticised by leading UK Muslims, as has his insinuation that the Left do not criticise extremism.
Former UUP member takes over as N.I. First Minister
Peter Robinson will step down as First Minister of Northern Ireland for a period of six weeks. Arlene Foster, a former member of the UUP, takes over.
Emissions targets aren’t tough enough, says Commons committee
A new report by the Environmental Audit Committee warns that domestic emission reductions will be futile without a global climate deal. It calls for 42% reductions.
BoJo out on a limb over bankers’ bonus
Boris Johnson has spoken out against the bankers’ bonus tax. Not only is he at odds with his own party and the Government, but also with leading economists.