Cameron ignores medical evidence on abortion
David Cameron’s remarks about abortion today have re-ignited the ‘time-limit debate’ as an electoral issue. The anti-choice ball is rolling early in the campaign.
Public Services
Did Tories know their sex ed opt out was illegal?
Tories have used ‘wash-up’ to block compulsory sex education for 15-16 year olds. But their policy could be illegal under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Wielding the axe on pensions will cost country dear
As the CBI makes another attempt to undermine public sector pensions hot on the heels on the 3 Chancellors, will anyone benefit from all these proposed cuts?
Tories won’t implement “mistaken” Equalities provisions
The Tories have said they won’t implement “mistaken” provisions in the Equality Bill. Is this what Cameron meant by the ‘Big Society’?
Majority of mothers support Sure Start & warn against cuts
A charity has today published research showing nearly 70 per cent of mums will be less likely to vote for a party that cut free childcare places or tax credits.
Post bank announcement is welcome news
The Post Office is to receive £1,280 million to provide new financial services and to improve financial inclusion through credit unions and weekly budget plans.
Tories heading to wrong destination over use of education data
How should we rate which schools are best? It is one of the biggest questions for those writing education policy.
20,000 extra uni places encouraging but more needed
For those of us in education, today’s budget makes for pleasant reading at first glance, welcome news that the government will fund 20,000 extra uni places.
Report finds disabled “wrongly denied” benefit
A report by the Citizens Advice Bureau, which is endorsed by several high profile disability charities, has revealed even more evidence the tests don’t work.
Public “not facing up to” spending squeeze
The public are unprepared for public service cuts, according to a new report. The public favours increases in business taxes and inheritance tax above all others.