An honest debate about migration must include long-term fiscal considerations
We need for an honest debate about migration – a debate which must include the long-term fiscal effects of migration and the UK’s demographics.
Yearly Archives: 2012
Mitchell remains – as the pressure grows
The latest developments on the fallout of Andrew Mitchell’s rant at Downing Street police officers.
Poll: Some see Clegg as likeable; few see him as strong, decisive or trustworthy
In news that is sure to embolden the dissenters at Lib Dem conference, a new poll reveals Nick Clegg to be the least popular party leader since Michael Foot.
US Election campaign digest: Romney’s tax return, gaffes galore and more
Larry Smith’s weekly digest of the Presidential election, covering the decline of the Romney campaign and Obama picking up momentum.
Osborne’s borrowing target goes off beam
Tony Burke examines the recent borrowing figures and the government’s failure to deliver its promise to control borrowing.
Lib Dems say no vote needed for greater devolution as Salmond suffers further poll blow
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has argued extra powers both could and should be provided to Holyrood without the need for a referendum.
Boris needs to come clean over fire cuts
Navin Shah AM, Labour’s City Hall fire spokesman, asks Mayor of London Boris Johnson to come clean on the extent of fire service cuts.
Debate: Islam and free speech
Continuing on from yesterday’s freedom of speech piece, Carl Packman investigates the recent protests in the Middle East and Asia in relation to a film.
Debate: The complexities of freedom of speech
Carl Packman explores the complex nature of freedom of speech. Where should the line be drawn? should there even be a line?
Banking reform isn’t the complete solution – it’s also about culture, culture, culture
Jonathan Orde of the Young Fabians explains that it’s not all about banking reform – City culture needs to be tackled too.