Childcare rebellion grows
88 MPs have signed an EDM opposing the Gov’s plans to scrap Childcare Vouchers tax relief. But No. 10 say no parents currently using the scheme will be affected
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Politics Summary: Friday, November 13th
The Independent reports that the Queen’s speech will include measures to improve social care for the elderly, create jobs, curb bankers’ bonuses, and cut the huge public deficit. Meanwhile, the Guardian says that Tessa Jowell was among a number oftest
Mandelson: Chumps is not the collective noun for Bullingdon Club members
Peter Mandelson has been named politician of the year by the Spectator. His speech poked fun at the Bullingdon Club, Boris Johnson, and George Osborne.
Hereditary peers tip balance on “gay hate” law
44 hereditary peers were among 179 Lords voting to retain a “free speech” amendment on new laws against inciting gay hate. Labour & Lib Dems peers also voted.
What’s the EU ever done for us?
In this week’s Spectator, Fraser Nelson argues that the relative quiet from eurosceptic Conservatives over David Cameron’s new EU policy is: “not because they have accepted defeat … but because they are deadly serious about victory” Of course, Daniel Hannantest
Politics Summary: Thursday, November 12th
Gordon Brown will make a major speech today on immigration. The Guardian says he is expected to promise that migrant workers will only be used where there are labour shortages while guaranteeing the creation of training schemes to ensure thattest
New challenge to Osborne’s FSA plans
The US is considering moving regulatory powers from the central bank to an independent financial regulator. This is at odds with George Osborne’s approach.
Cameron’s use of severe poverty stats do not pass IFS muster
David Cameron’s use of poverty statistics are at odds with the findings of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Particular on measures of severe poverty.
Conservative party paranoia on Poland
An Conservative party employee used a fake name and email to comment on an article on this blog about anti-semitism in Poland. The Tory party was not mentioned.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, November 11th
The Guardian, Telegraph, and Mail cover a revolt by nine former ministers who have told Gordon Brown that he is threatening marginal Labour seats in the run-up to the election by axing popular childcare support for hard-working parents. The grouptest