Lib Dems ‘get’ climate change (but do the sums add up?)
The Liberal Democrats’ £3 billion green stimulus package has much to commend it. It shows they understand the need for a new, populist approach to climate issues.
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David Cameron’s DIY government would burden the electorate
Our guest writer is David Heathcote who recently defected from the Conservatives to the Labour party The remarks made by Chris Grayling in relation to B&Bs turning away gay couples on religious grounds – and the Conservative Party’s effective endorsementtest
Tory manifesto u-turn on lobbying transparency
Shadow culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has performed a u-turn on lobbying, bringing the Conservative Party in line with the Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
What we’ve learned from the Sundays
Inevitably, the papers have focused on the irresistible rise of the talented Mr Clegg, and what this could mean for the future of British democracy.
Promises to shout about on World Poverty Day?
During today’s ‘World Poverty Day’ party leaders will be showcasing their plans on international development.
I met a blue man in Plymouth
David Cameron’s anecdotes have come under scrutiny since the leaders’ debate. Left Foot Forward takes an evidence-based look at his blue friends in the south.
Progressive benchmarks for the three parties
All parties have promised to be progressive in power, but by 2014 how will voters be able to judge whether the Government – whoever it might be – has delivered?
Making the case for votes at 16
Labour’s manifesto promise for “a free vote in Parliament on reducing the voting age to 16” has once again forced the issue of voting age back into the news.
Cameron’s “Big Society” is in democratic deficit
David Cameron’s “Big Society” is in democratic deficit. It is merely a back-door way of allowing the wealthy and educated to clean up at the expense of the poor.
In the absence of money, reform is essential
The central theme of Labour’s manifesto, launched yesterday, is public service reform; it is even more central to this manifesto than previous ones.