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Elton John attacks Ukraine’s homophobes as Kiev debates anti-gay law
Elton John has called on Ukraine to drop a proposed law that would proscribe public discussion of LGBT rights and also called for an end to homophobic violence.
Do the SNP see England as a foreign country already?
The Yes to Independence campaign has called for neither campaign to accept donations over £500 from outside of Scotland.
Balls calls for “three more u-turns” – on a bankers’ bonus tax, 50p and the ‘granny tax’
As the Finance Bill reaches its final stages in the Commons today, Ed Balls has called on George Osborne to u-turn on bonuses, the 50p cut and the ‘granny tax’.
Look Left – The Libor scandal, euro joy for Spain & Italy, and the Queen meets McGuinness
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
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Reducing inequality: If not now, then when?
As the campaign to raise funds for the Spirit Level documentary reaches its final week, support continues to flood in.
Miliband redirects Barclays rage to Cameron over PM’s inaction
Ed Miliband sought to refocus public anger over the Barclays Libor scandal toward David Cameron and George Osborne over their inaction and hypocrisy.
A US perspective on tax credits and the politics of reform
The ability of low-wage individuals to move up and out of poverty through work alone is much less clear than the UK prime minister suggested.
After the Barclays Libor scandal, how long must we wait for a public inquiry?
Fresh news of Barclays and other high street banks misselling financial products draws condemnation from none other than the governor of the Bank of England.
Could revolution happen in Sudan?
With rumours that police are siding with protesters in Sudan, anxiety is bubbling over the prospect of revolution.