“Demonising the government”: Sue Marsh v Chris Grayling (and Emily Maitlis)
Alex Hern presents the clash between disability campaigner Sue Marsh and employment minister Chris Grayling from last night’s Newsnight.
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.
Ignore Wonga’s spin; they’re still targeting students
Alex Hern covers the continuing deceit of Wonga over their targeting of students for their payday loans
Express owner: ‘Mail is Britain’s worst enemy’
Alex Hern reports on Richard “Dirty” Desmond’s testimony at the Leveson enquiry.
Five reasons Clegg can’t stand on his social mobility record
Alex Hern runs through the government’s record on social mobility, and argues Nick Clegg’s minor success today doesn’t undo the damage he’s caused so far.
Children’s commissioner slams welfare bill
Alex Hern reveals that the Children’s Commissioner has slammed the welfare reform bill.
Wonga target students with friendly advice: Take our 4000% loan
Alex Hern reveals the outrageous attempt by Wonga to encourage students to take out payday loans.
Mitt Romney wins New Hampshire: Press round-up
Alex Hern covers the US reaction to the New Hampshire primary, which largely consists of looking ahead to South Carolina.
All signals are go for HS2
Alex Hern reports on transport secretary Justine Greening’s approval of HS2 High Speed Rail today.
Big Society’s verdict on Cameron: Incoherent and unpromising
Alex Hern looks at the results of Third Sector’s poll of charities, and finds that they have little confidence in Cameron.
Disability minister ignorant on how legal aid cuts affecting disabled people
Alex Hern reveals the extent of disability minister Maria Miller’s ignorance over how her own government’s policy affects the disabled.