New report justifies aid to India and other Middle Income Countries
With aid, we are helping ensure that some of the poorest people in the world have access to basic necessities; it is crucial we continue to do so into the future.
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Coalition must match rhetoric with action on transparency
This is not a time for bowing to corporate lobbying – it is a time for strong leadership to match strong rhetoric, writes Rushanara Ali MP.
The government is failing to lay the foundations for long-term growth
The UK is less well-positioned than France or Germany to take advantage of two key changes to the world economy – the effects of technological innovation, and the rise of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
Nomination for most influential left-wing thinker of the year: Ed Balls
Balls’ unwillingness to compromise over economically unsound policies that makes him a prime candidate for the most influential left-wing thinker of the year.
Express’s £1billion claim on immigrant housing is absurd
Migrationwatch has claimed that immigrant demand for social housing will cost £1billion per year – but the facts do not stack up.
Government needs to take on the energy companies to bring down prices
Fuel poverty is now a middle class issue. Until government takes on the big six energy companies or deals with building regulations, it will not be dealt with.
Choosing short sentences over community service for looters will increase reoffending
Short sentences are not effective and magistrates should concentrate on community service for many of the rioters
How the Government could keep train fares down
The Government should also introduce a fuel tax on domestic flights, raising £460 million a year – enough to make up for revenue lost by cutting rather than increasing train fares.
How to build a cross-party consensus on responding to the riots
The most promising area for cross-party consensus, is what to do about the small minority of chaotic families in which children do grow up with little sense of right and wrong,
Help stop government changes to welfare penalising disabled children
New welfare reform proposals will result in many disabled children facing a cut of up to £1,400 per year (£27 per week) compared to their current welfare entitlements.