Osborne’s ideological politics are threatening Cameron’s ‘greenest government ever’
The PM’s responsible, careful framing is steadily being undone by George Osborne – wielding his right-wing wrecking ball.
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The Coalition is too timid and too tame – Wales deserves better
As usual Osborne is quick to slough off any hint that his ill-judged economic strategy might be in part responsible for our current crisis of confidence
We need to keep young girls out of our courts
Girls are being criminalised unnecessarily by courts, who have little regard for these vulnerable children’s welfare needs.
‘Best and brightest’ migrants forced out of the UK
People rarely think about the fact that the government’s immigration policies will send talented young people like them home.
Why are the government making it easier for UK multinationals to dodge their tax bills?
The last Budget introduced a vast watering down of anti-tax haven abuse rules
‘Greenest government ever’ ditches “dirty fossil fuels” pledge
The coalition, the self-styled ‘greenest government ever’, is ditching its “dirty fossil fuels” pledge.
Coalition Britain 2012: Children lose out as day trips break the bank for many families
Research by the Sutton Trust shows low income children are likely to do much less well in school if they are unable to access leisure activities.
The hidden fees that are halving the value of UK pensions
Pension savers are being misled about the hidden costs and charges they have to pay.
Leaked report on costs of nuclear spells trouble for the government
If nuclear ends up being more expensive than offshore wind to generate, the entire rationale for the government’s approach will need to be urgently revisited.
Rail investment irrelevant to those who can no longer afford rising train fares
There are alternative ways to pay for investment without penalising passengers