The insurance industry’s millions to the Tories are set to pay off
Alex Hern reports on the changes to ‘no-win no-fee’ arrangements set to be made law today, and how insurance companies’ million-pound donations to the Conservatives may have helped.
Alex Hern
Website Alex graduated St Peter's College, Oxford, in 2011 and is a former Parliamentary researcher. He is currently working as Left Foot Forward's intern. Alex is an avid comic aficionado and critic. You should follow him on twitter.
Mandelson weighs in behind National Investment Bank
Alex Hern reports on the support Lord Mandelson has given to the idea of a national investment bank, as called for by a new IPPR pamphlet
Salmond’s Scottish referendum is a textbook example of a leading question
Alex Hern explains why the phrasing of the question to be asked in the Scottish referendum should be concerning for anyone who wants a fair vote.
European Socialists present their action plan on youth unemployment
Alex Hern highlights the European Socialists’ demands for a pan-European measure to deal with youth unemployment, which costs €16 billion to the UK each year.
Liddle’s latest outrage shouldn’t surprise us
Alex Hern reminds everyone that Rod Liddle’s never been the nicest journalist on the block – and that his latest outrageous comments are just par for the course
Obama’s State of the Union address: Response and reactions
Alex Hern covers the response and reaction to President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address – at least for this term in office.
Growth goes down, so what will happen to the deficit?
Alex Hern uses George’s Marvellous Deficit Calculator to examine what the news of GDP contraction means for the government’s flagship deficit reduction program
Life on the dole is not a walk in the park
Alex Hern highlights an appalling testimonial by an unemployed man speaking to Radio 5 yesterday. It is a must-listen.
Conservatives retain the lead nationally; Is this the new normal?
Alex Hern assesses what the latest flock of polls means for Labour, and what lessons can be drawn from them
Ken stays ahead as Boris doubles-down on blaming young people for youth unemployment
Alex Hern covers the latest news from the Mayoral race, including ComRes predicting a win for Ken, and Boris blaming young people for youth unemployment.