Will Bristol cross the bridge to an elected Mayor?
Amanda Ramsay looks at the arguments for and against an elected Mayor for Bristol.
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MSPs back plans to tackle Scotland’s alcohol timebomb – but Labour abstain
Scotland’s battle with the bottle took an historic step forward yesterday as MSPs gave initial approval for the SNP’s plans for a minimum price for alcohol.
Coalition Britain 2012: Unfair legal aid cuts followed by a North Korean approach to justice
Mike Morgan-Giles reports on government plans for ‘secret courts’, and the use of secret evidence, on the grounds of “national security”.
Ken vows to “ease the squeeze”, saying Boris has “betrayed” Londoners
Ken Livingstone today vowed to “ease the squeeze” on Londoners, pledging to addressing the biggest the rising cost of living which is squeezing millions.
Why are so many children being held for so long in segregation?
Andrew Neilson, director of campaigns at the Howard League for Penal Reform, reports on the worrying figures on the number of children held in segregation.
Lib Dem conference gives Clegg a get out of jail free card on the legal aid cuts
At the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference party members voted overwhelmingly against Ken Clarke and Lord McNally’s plans to cut legal aid by £350 million.
Clarke must listen to the Lords and save legal aid for the most vulnerable in society
Shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan calls on Secretary of State Ken Clarke to listen to the House of Lords and abandon his proposed legal aid cuts.
Police commissioners: Labour must seize the opportunity with both hands
The Labour Party must to seize this opportunity presented by the police and crime commissioner elections with both hands, writes Rupert George of Release.
The coalition are turning the clock back for vulnerable women
While the coalition are turning the clock back, for Labour, securing the safety of women is at the heart of our work for equality, writes Vera Baird QC.
International Women’s Day: We can’t be complacent, there’s a lot still to do
Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day recognises and applauds women’s achievements and highlights gender inequalities, writes Tasmia Akkas.