Salmond quits stalling and finally launches independence campaign – as poll says ‘no’
A new poll today revealed only a third of Scots would vote yes to separation, against 57% sticking with the Union, as Alex Salmond launched the ‘yes’ campaign.
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Assange: Leveson Inquiry will “crack down” on investigative journalism
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has slammed the Leveson Inquiry for being a threat to investigative journalism, reports Katie Stanton.
Adonis: There’s a “state of warfare” between Number 10 and Whitehall
Labour’s new advisor to the party’s policy review on industrial strategy, Lord Adonis, tells Heather Spurr all is not well between Downing Street and Whitehall.
New poll reveals the consensus behind austerity is shattering
Politics and public opinion across Europe changed decisively in May; before then the austerians dominated – but now, the tide has turned, writes Steve Hart.
Unravelling the Centre for Policy Studies voodoo economics bigging up small government
IPPR’s Tony Dolphin takes apart today’s Centre for Policy Studies report claiming lower taxes lead to higher economic growth.
Jones: Cleggeron coalition “demonising” public sector workers
Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones has warned public sector workers across Wales to expect challenging times ahead from the savage attacks from the UK coalition.
Oxfam: Austerians guilty of “bad economics, bad arithmetic and ignoring the lessons of history”
A group of leading economists and social scientists have said austerians are guilty of “bad economics, bad arithmetic and ignoring the lessons of history”.
Balls: “Complacent and out of touch” Cameron and Osborne to blame for deeper double-dip
The UK economy shrank by more than first thought, down 0.3% in the first quarter of 2012, and down 0.6% over the past two quarters – a deeper double-dip.
If hundreds of back office staff are sacked, police officers will be stuck behind desks
Much of the political discussion about crime in London doesn’t seem to recognise that the police service is made up of more than just police officers.
State school students more likely to achieve a First at Oxford than independent schoolers
Evidence shows students from state schools are more likely to achieve a first-class degree at Oxford University than students from independent schools.