Tory A-Lister’s big health charging idea
Tory A-Lister Julia Manning advocates charging for “lifestyle” illnesses. Does this represent the thin end of the wedge for Tory NHS charges?
Public Services
The impact on students of the proposed £2.5bn university spending cuts
Following today’s front-page article in the Guardian, warbubf universities could be “brought to their knees”, we take a detailed look at the impact of the cuts.
Harlem Children’s Zone holds lessons for Labour
Oli de Botton has questioned the applicability of Harlem Children’s Zone to the UK. But the preliminary results are incredible and UK schools need a broader role.
Tory NHS aims downgraded as midwives praise Government on maternity care
The Royal College of Midwives has praised the Government’s record on maternity care, saying it is hard to see how the proposed Tory NHS changes would happen.
Further Tory u-turn on marriage tax
The Conservatives have announced a u-turn on marriage tax. They now appear to discriminate against couples without children, including many civil partnerships.
Cameron U-Turn on Education Maintenance Allowances
David Cameron has reversed the Conservatives position on Education Maintenance Allowances. His support is now at odds with Chris Grayling and Michael Gove.
Young and poor among losers of Conservative marriage policy
The Conservatives again support marriage in the tax system. Any proposal will penalise a number of groups, be regressive, and fail to provide more stable homes.
New decade; same message: the Tories’ manifesto for the NHS
Cameron’s NHS vision embraces “decentralisation, accountability and transparency”. But it misunderstands inequality and says nothing about standards.
New report into special educational needs is welcome news for parents
The Department for Children Schools & Familiies today revealed the recommendations of a government-commissioned report into special educational needs in the UK.
“£134 million black hole” in Scotland’s health budget
Scotland’s largest health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is said to be considering cutting spending on nurses in a bid to plug what a huge budget deficit.