Almost one in ten MPs have called for David Lammy to intervene to ensure hunger strikers’ human rights are upheld
62 MPs have added their names
UK’s decision to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme is supported by majority of Britons, poll finds
The government says that up to 100,000 people of all ages could benefit in the first year.
Nigel Farage faces second investigation over claims he broke electoral law
Anna Turley, the Labour party chair, has called on Farage to “urgently come out of hiding” and explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit for campaigning.
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Tymoshenko – the case against democratic Ukraine? (Part 3)
Only when the conditions exist for a transparent legislature and judiciary can fruitful democracies develop.
Petition to protect school playing fields stepped up as pressure rises on Gove
The fight to save school playing fields received renewed impetus today following the revelations Michael Gove overruled experts five timesto approve sell-offs.
What next for rail fares?
We already pay significantly more for rail travel than anyone else in Europe – 75% more than the next most expensive country
Reshuffle fever is all about the boys
Given the impact coalition cuts are having on women’s lives, Cameron’s seemingly blasé approach to promoting women into ministerial jobs is surprising.
Gove and the DfE are playing loose with our playing fields
If the DfE can be so wrong about the correct figure on school playing fields, what else are they (by cock-up or conspiracy) misleading the public about?
We can’t ignore the Coalition’s plans to change employment law
After the excitement of the Beecroft report, little interest has been shown in the employment law changes that the Tory-led government wants to pursue.
Lack of bank arrests vindicates St Paul’s decision to remove Occupy
With the early removal of Occupy, the established church is safe from anyone in Occupy’s tent becoming the next Martin Luther
Northern Ireland secretary Owen Paterson launches plans to reform Stormont
Northern Ireland Secretary, Owen Paterson has launched a consultation on measures to improve the operation of Stormont, with a suggestion of legislation next year to implement reforms.
Top economists retract approval of Osborne after publicly supporting him two years ago
Out of 20 top economists who published a letter in support of George Osborne two years ago, only one was willing to reaffirm his approval of the chancellor
Tymoshenko – the case against democratic Ukraine? (Part 2)
Why is Tymoshenko’s hearing being delayed time and time again? And why is the former PM refusing certain medical treatment while in detention?