The principles of British fairness, the rule of law and Magna Carta are at stake
Jonny Mulligan runs through the reasons to not trust the government about LASPO, the bill which harms British justice more than anything in the last 800 years.
Yearly Archives: 2012
Michael Gove calls for £60m distraction
Alex Hern asks what Michael Gove was thinking when he suggested spending £60m on a yacht for the queen.
What Labour needs to say about debt
George Irvin argues that Labour shouldn’t have bought in to the narrative about debt, and presents the true economic position.
Win or lose, Scottish independence referendum heralds a revolution in UK politics
Ed Jacobs looks at the reaction to the debate on Scottish independence from Wales, Northern Ireland and the English regions.
Sunday Times stoop to new low with poll asking if Ed Miliband is “too ugly”
Sunday Times stoop to new low with poll asking if Ed Miliband is “too ugly”. Disappointing for his detractors, only one in ten agreed with the idea.
The World Outside Westminster – Violence in Nigeria, unrest in Pakistan, and Romney
Chris Tarquini rounds up the week’s news from around the world, including the latest from the Republican Primary race.
The hidden legacy of the Stephen Lawrence case
Phil McCarvill argues that the Stephen Lawrence case led to the equalities legislation which we now take for granted.
The Week Outside Westminster – Sending Osborne to save the Union
Ed Jacobs rounds up the week’s news from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in The Week Outside Westminster.
The economy is crying out for more investment; we need a British Investment Bank
Will Straw pitches the idea of a British Investment Bank.
Balls throws down the gauntlet: “We are going to have to keep all these cuts”
Ed Balls seized the initiative on the economy last night by announcing Labour, if elected, couldn’t commit to reversing the coalition’s cuts, reports Shamik Das.