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The CBI’s anti-strike rhetoric is anti-democratic
The CBI want the strike laws to be toughened in such a way that a 40 per cent “yes” vote would be needed before a strike was allowed. We learn from The Times today that “secret” talks are going on about introducing new curbs on industrial action.
Hague’s actions on Europe not his words will show where he really stands
If we are to take something positive from William Hague's speech yesterday, it is that senior Conservatives seem to have got the message that Britain's role in the European Unioin is important. However, it has also exposed the emptiness of what the Cameron government has to offer on the international stage.
Time to fix the food chain and prevent further rainforest destruction
Surprisingly the meat and dairy industry produces around 18 per cent of the world's climate-changing gases; cows, pigs and chickens in our factory farms are pumped full of high-protein feed to make them grow quickly and produce large yields.
Abolition of Saving Gateway will hit poorest families the hardest
Combined with other measures in the budget which are likely to disproportionately affect the poor, the abolition of the Saving Gateway is further indication that this Budget is not as progressive as the government claims.
Don’t forget the spending cuts
Assessments of the Budget's fairness have ignored the impact of spending cuts. Including tax and spend, the poorest households are hit the hardest.
Tory MEPs break government line in opposing Gaza resolution
Anybody who doubted the incoherence of Tory policy in the European Parliament should be convinced following the news that they split three ways on a resolution condemning the Israeli flotilla attack.