Thatcher to blame for ‘Broken society’
The ‘Broken society’ that David Cameron has focused on is the fault of the rising inequality that primarily took place under Margaret Thatcher.
Good Society
Grant Shapps misses the point on social housing
Grant Shapps’ plans to give social tenants nationwide mobility are good. But they miss the crucial point – the lack of mobility is a symptom and not a cause.
Academics criticise Cameron’s approach to inequality
David Cameron’s approach to reducing inequality has come under attack from respected academics. Wilkinson and Pickett suggest he must address incomes at the top
Eight in ten want human rights enshrined in law
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched plans to preserve the Human Rights Act (HRA). Eight in ten want human rights protection enshrined in law.
Welsh Children’s Commissioner criticises local authorities for failure to implement policies
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales expresses concern over failure of local authorities to implement policies relating to services to children & young people.
More help needed for the forgotten 15 million
A new report out today highlights the need for more to be done for the nearly 15 million low-income earners in Britain.
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.
More support needed to end child poverty
More money is needed to eradicate child poverty, especially so in these recessionary times.
Johnson defends Government drugs policy
The Home Secretary defended the Government’s drugs policy today in an attempt to regain the initiative following the controversy over the sacking of Prof. Nutt.
Pupil discipline is a matter for teachers, not judges
Ed Balls’ plans to allow parents to take schools to court when discipline is poor are right to identify behaviour as a concern, but wrong to use the legal system to deal with it.