Politics Summary: Monday, March 29th
Dozens killed in Moscow metro suicide bombings, hunt supporters organise for the Tories, Presidnt Obama’s Afghanistan visit and more.
Shamik Das
Look Left – The Week in Fast Forward
The Budget, lobbygate, the US healthcare bill, the Tory cock-up over hashtags and more.
Cameron MEP’s extraordinary rant against Robin Hood tax
David Cameron’s MEP Nirj Deva says the Tobin tax will mean “giving the money to a whole bunch of people who will probably steal it”.
BNP barrister booted out of Chambers
A barrister standing as a BNP election candidate has been thrown out of chambers. Robert Grierson, PPC for Sutton Coldfield, was axed by St Philips Birmingham.
Politics Summary: Friday, March 26th
David Cameron pledge not to increase National Insurance contributions by 1% next April leaves a “£7bn hole” in the public finances.
Tory cheek on council tax rises
The Sun today reports that council tax “has doubled under Labour” – But 30 of the 50 councils with the highest rate of council tax increases are run by Tories.
Plans to build 10,000 new council homes “very welcome”
Housing experts have welcomed John Healey’s announcement today of a “radical new council housing deal”.
A greener Budget for a fairer future
Reaction to the Budget from progressives.
Budget wordle: Businesses support economy; economy support businesses
Budget wordle: Businesses support economy; economy support businesses.
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