Green Politics
The growing divide between north and south
Researchers analysing data on average incomes, house prices, life expectancy and educational attainment show that the gap between north and south has grown wider in the recession – and the dividing line is intriguing.
Is Huhne about to approve new dirty coal stations?
As The Guardian reveals on its front page today, the coalition may be about to U-turn on David Cameron’s flagship […]
First XI: The Tory MPs committed to narrowing the gap between rich and poor
While the swivel-eyed TaxPayers’ Alliance and Policy Exchange continue to have a go at Professors Wilkinson and Pickett - authors of ‘The Spirit Level: why equality is better for everyone’ - at least some on the right seem to have been listening to the independent academics.
Coalition lies on Labour’s legacy
Chris Huhne and Baroness Warsi today attempted to lay the blame for cuts to come at Labour's door. But the level of cuts was their ideological choice.
Good news on employment, but concerning signs for the future
Today's labour market figures present some promising news, as well as a number of concerning signs about the future direction of the labour market recovery.
Coalition cuts lead to slower growth
GDP growth has been downgraded by the Bank of England partly due to the Coalition's cuts. But growth in 2009-10 was at the top range of estimates set out last year.