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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 […]
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.