Widows turn on Cameron’s marriage giveaway
70 widows and widowers have today called on David Cameron to scrap his proposed marriage tax break. A new film has also been released saying “Don’t Judge My Family”
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Cameron’s Councils show the real face of Tory government
Many council seats are up for grabs on May 6. Where they are in control, David Cameron’s Councils reveal a Tory program of cuts and increased charges.
More than 1,000 PPCs sign pledge to oppose rise in tuition fees
More than 1,000 candidates have signed the NUS pledge committing to vote against higher tuition fees & push for a fairer alternative during the next Parliament.
Michael Gove fails the schools’ funding test
The Conservative party’s education plans are under scrutiny today. We are no wiser on how they would pay for their “free schools” or “pupil premium” policy.
Gove won’t rule out nursery ‘top up’ fees
Michael Gove refused today to rule out the introduction of “top-up fees” in nursery education. Campaigners oppose the move according to a report in the Observer.
Parties must come clean on fees to win student vote
Just a third of 16-25 year olds voted at the 2005 general election; as we approach polling day the main parties are attempting to engage young people.
IFS: Tory marriage policy will not impact child development
The IFS has rebuked the Conservative’s marriage tax break. Research shows that it is “unlikely to lead to significant improvements in young children’s outcomes”.
Under the microscope: Cameron’s cancer drug anecdote
In the leaders’ debate, David Cameron used an anecdote to highlight his cancer drug policy. But his policy would push up drug prices and reduce value for money.
Campaigners tell Cameron, “Don’t judge my family”
‘Don’t Judge My Family’ has launched today. 1,500 people have already signed up and pledged to give their £3 a week tax break to charity – a total of £32,500.
Survey finds 70% of disabled people unaware of their rights
A new survey, to mark the Equality Act, has found that 20 per cent have never heard of the DDA; a further 51 per cent said they knew little or nothing about it.