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Peter Lesniak is an independent foreign affairs analyst, concentrating on the Middle East and North Africa. Having previously worked in parliament with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Issues he currently works in the LibDem International Office. Peter is also a Director oftest
Labour London Assembly Group budget spokesperson John Biggs AM responds to London Mayor Boris Johnson’s budget.
Dr. Kailash Chand OBE writes about the horrific India gang rape case.
IPPR North director Ed Cox explains why a proper transport strategy is needed to address the annual outcry about rail fare hikes.
As the country slowly gets back into gear for 2013, Lord Whitty writes on the housing crisis and whether or not 2013 represents the year for much-needed action.
Merry Christmas all! With the new year approaching fast, IPPR director Nick Pearce rounds up the best reads of 2012.
The government claims disability organisations support its welfare reform agenda and say disabled people are protected from cuts. These 2 myths need debunking.
Ed Davey needs to ensure total transparency from energy companies about their costs and the impacts on bills, writes IPPR’s Reg Platt.
We need to know whether HMRC’s poor customer service in not answering the phone is reducing tax revenues and increasing collection costs.
