The abject failure of the Work Programme
Official figures from the DWP show just how big a failure the government’s Work Programme has been.
Shamik Das
Unofficial figures show 70% on Work Programme still jobless after a year
Ahead of the official publication of Work Programme Outcome Statistics by ONS this morning, ministers have been preparing the ground for low expectations.
Syria: Assad jets bomb playground and “kill 10 children”
Footage has emerged of the wreckage of an attack by Syrian fighter jets on a playground in a village near Damascus. Reports say ten children were killed.
Boris is right on Indian student visas – but can he persuade the Tory immigration sceptics?
Boris Johnson says Indian students should have their visa applications to study in the UK processed far quicker – but can he persuade his Tory colleagues?
David Miliband: Scotland can’t just “leave the UK on Friday, join the EU on Monday”
David Miliband yesterday warned an independent Scotland would have to “take its place in the queue” if it wanted to join the EU.
Watch: Republican claims “spiritual weapons of our warfare” – exorcism – can cure homosexuality
Republican Bryan Fischer has claimed exorcism can be used as a “spiritual weapon” to cure homosexuality.
“We don’t need another dictator” – Egypt set for protests as triumphant Morsi tightens grip
Egypt is braced for mass rallies after President Mohamed Mursi, fresh from brokering the Gaza ceasefire, passed a decree giving himself sweeping new powers.
Look Left – Gaza, coalition energy policy, and the upcoming Autumn Statement
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
Miller fails to explain post-Olympic school sport slump – or how it’ll be reversed
Culture secretary Maria Miller was questioned by MPs on the Olympic legacy today, specifically the decline in school sport participation.
“Why not give peace a chance?” – Gaza ceasefire reaction
Reaction from the Israeli and Arab press to the Gaza ceasefire.