The government’s drug policy favours dogma over harm reduction
Mark Thompson reveals new evidence that the government is focusing on dogma over harm reduction, as they explicitly reject a campaign which would reduce harm.
Yearly Archives: 2012
The US has turned a corner in unemployment; can we follow them?
Tony Burke reports on the continuing rise in employment in the USA – and asks if we can follow their path.
The DWP’s ‘scrounger’ rhetoric is causing real harm
Following today’s news six major disability charities have warned the government about its use of ‘scrounger’ rhetoric, we look at how widespread it has become.
Polls apart? The news for the SNP might not be as good as it looks
Ed Jacobs reports on the results of the first referendum about Scottish independence using the same question as Salmond; he suggests the results aren’t as positive as they seem.
Miliband goes on attack as fight to save the NHS stepped up
Ed Miliband will step up the war of words over the coalition’s health reforms today, warning 6,000 nursing jobs are at risk unless the health bill is defeated.
The World Outside Westminster – Romney waltzes Florida as Obama goes on the attack
Tom Rouse presents what’s been happening this week beyond this sceptred isle.
We’re all economists now, part two
How we got here from there; Ben Mitchell finishes his economic primer at the present day.
The Week Outside Westminster – UUP down, Leanne Wood up, and Miliband in Scotland
Ed Jacobs writes about the UUP in chaos, the Tories trying to pick up the pieces, Leanne Wood heading to the Plaid Cymru summit, and Ed Miliband in Scotland.
We’re all economists now, part one
Ben Mitchell presents the first part of his two-part primer in economics. Essential reading for all Left Foot Forwardistas.
Look Left – Huhne resigns to fight conspiracy charges as Davey takes over
The coalition lost its third cabinet minister since the election today, as Chris Huhne resigned to fight charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.