Experts back government’s “measured approach” to Zimbabwe
Experts have backed the Government’s approach to dealing with Zimbabwe, though Tory MP Nigel Evans wants Britain to stop “pussyfooting” around with Mugabe.
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Britain needs a 21 hour working week
Britain faces an environmental, social and economic crises. A 21 hour working week is one approach to this triple crunch.
Much done, much to do in Haiti
National governments, charitable organizations, and average people have come together to help in Haiti. But there is still much more that needs to be done.
How to shrink the poverty trap
Jobseekers’ Allowance recipients can pay 111% marginal tax rates on returning to work. Policy Exchange recommend letting them take home more of their earnings.
Locking up non-violent youths costs millions and does little to reduce crime
A new report has demonstrated the true costs of the political arms race over criminal justice policy engaged in by both main parties over the past two decades.
Lawson remains silent on funding as committee debates “climategate”
Climate sceptic Lord Lawson has again failed to answer questions over who funds the GWPF during his appearance at a Commons select committee yesterday.
Questions mount for Tories over The Aschcroft Supremacy
Tax dodger Lord Ashcroft donated £4.7m – 78% of money spent by the Tories in key marginals, much higher than the 2% figure they’ve been spinning.
Special interests have captured the copyright debate
Our guest writer is Jim Killock, Executive Director of the Open Rights Group (@jimkillock) Progressive politics stands for justice and understanding, and facing up to corporate special interests to defend the public good. Yet somehow those corporate special interests havetest
Labour must be positive on immigration (and honest about the costs)
Labour ends its third term with one of the most comprehensive immigration control regimes in the world. Its rhetoric has shifted dramatically since 1997.
Electoral reform is top of the pops
The Power 2010 project has democratically chosen five policy changes. Changing the electoral system is top of the popular reforms.