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Breakfast clubs axed, teacher handouts…. the scandal of hungry children in our schools
A study released by Kellogg’s tells us of the importance of breakfast in education, writes Fiona Twycross AM.
We must ensure the government plays its part in eradicating Polio
World Polio Day this year sees us closer than ever to eradicating Polio – we must ensure the UK government plays its part, writes Sam Bacon.
Time for MPs to take action on racism in football – and for journalists to step up as well
Les Ferdinand decries the existence of racism in the game, John Terry’s lacklustre punishment and a lack of representation in football.
Does Lansley think global warming is a “bourgeois, left-wing” conspiracy?
Andrew Lansley yesterday failed to condemn a Tory council leader who said global warming “may not exist” and was dreamt up by “bourgeois left-wing academics”.
The economic puzzle: The stats may be good but the grim jobs news keeps coming
The headline stats – on GDP and on unemployment – are, on the face of it, good news for the economy and the government – yet the grim news keeps rolling in.
Look Left – Growth returns, Salmond implodes, and US election enters final stretch
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
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Badgers and TB: Vaccinations are the way forward, not the Tory plans for a mass cull
Vaccinations are the way forward in the badgers and TB debate, not the Tory plans for a mass cull, writes former environment secretary Hilary Benn.
A land value tax should be at the heart of London’s economic recovery
Jenny Jones AM, leader of the Green Party on the London Assembly, argues the case for a land value tax to be at the heart of London’s economic recovery.
Salmondshambles: Wee Eck’s dark day becomes a bleak week
Alex Salmond’s dark day has become a week from Hell for the Scottish first minister, as the SNP’s independence campaign limps from one disaster to the next.