Brits are among the most wary on immigration/Islam in Europe
Despite the onset of the financial crisis and rising unemployment the British remain deeply concerned about immigration, and Islam, more so than our European neighbours.
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Osborne’s ‘safe haven’ view is delusional
Osborne’s statement to parliament on recent economic volatility was pervaded by inaccuracy, complacency and vainglory.
Don’t lets clear away aspiration for youngsters with the riot debris
Young people from lower income background not just suffer from lack of financial support, but a distance between them an ‘middle-class’ professions
Evicting council tenants will cause more problems
Rushed and ill-judged policy changes, in particular evicting council house tenants involved in thr rioting, may lead to more problems
Speculation can wait: The priority is to stop the rioting
There is an understandable rush to speculation about the causes of the riots and many theories – sensible and ludicrous – are already in circulation. But speculation, as tempting as it is, is not what is needed now. What is needed now is for the disturbances to stop.
A crowd psychology analysis of the riots
The difficulty we are faced with, as a society in the context of a ‘politics of riot’, is that meaningful dialogue to address this important question is almost impossible.
‘Greenest government ever’ turning out to be less radical than CBI on mandatory carbon reporting
There are worrying signs that the Government is backsliding on its commitment to introduce mandatory reporting of carbon emissions by the public sector and large companies based in the UK by 2012. This has been identified by environmentalists as a key component of any plan to on reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with Government targets, by 50% by 2025 and by 80% by 2050, relative to 1990 levels.
Declaration of Co-operation with Cuba requires concrete action
It is time the UK engaged economically with Cuba – or risk being left behind
Legalising drugs would help reduce the deficit
Legalising drugs reduce public spending, boost tax receipts, and lower addiction
Robin Hood Tax would lead to calmer markets
The volatility of the markets is linked to the pursuit of high profit and air of invincibility enjoyed by banks. The Robin Hood Tax would help deal with these root causes