Latest lobbying scandal leads right to Cameron’s door
A Tory government at the heart of yet another lobbying scandal. Last month’s led to the resignation of Liam Fox. This one leads to David Cameron himself.
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Immigration policy should support UK economic growth, not undermine it
This week the coalition government has new cause to regret strapping itself to a pledge of reducing net migration to the “tens of thousands” per year by 2015.
Borrowing more to borrow less may not be political suicide
Leo Barasi examines whether the arguments that Labour can’t politically support deficit spending for growth hold up against the polling data.
Government needs to find a way to tackle high-cost lending
Johann Lamont writes about the necessity of fighting the legal loan sharks who prey on the vulnerable poor.
The coalition continues its ‘women problem’ by taking away our pensions
Liz Snape explains why women are feeling the pinch from government’s attempts to steal away their pensions
Unpaid internships are wrong: We need action, not words, from Clegg and Miliband
Ben Lyons of Intern Aware argues that unpaid internships are illegal, and should be stopped by the party leaders as soon as possible.
Sisters are doing it for themselves, with no support from the autumn statement
Erika Watson gives guidance as to how Labour could provide for women in the economy.
Barber: Why are lollipop ladies paying to cancel the bankers’ bonus tax?
The government is salpping a tax on public sector workers to clwar up the bankers mess. If ministers negotiate in good faith, a deal can still be done says Brendan Barber
Tabloid attacks on green movement mean we have to raise our game
Reg Platt argues that climate change denial gives the green movement the impetus it needs to evolve and strengthen.
Osborne’s climb-down on train fares shows this chancellor is for turning
Alexandra Woodsworth writes about the victory for passionate campaigning that George Osborne’s u-turn on fare rises represents