Aung San Suu Kyi: The struggle for liberty and democracy in Burma
In an inspirational lecture the Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi spoke of her and her movement’s struggle for liberty and democracy in Burma.
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Support for special advisers review following appointment of convicted killer at Stormont
Ulster parties have supported a review into the way special advisers at Stormont are appointed, following anger at the appointment by Sinn Fein of Mary McArdle.
Is Francis Maude a secret Fabian?
He works from a humble office, holds meetings with trade unions and plans to centralise Whitehall purchasing. Is Tory Francis Maude a secret Fabian?
Leaked reports of 20 per cent cuts to BBC Wales “not acceptable” says Jones
Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones has called for urgent talks with Westminster to discuss leaked plans for cuts to the BBC services in Wales, reports Ed Jacobs.
Fear of death: The ultimate injunction
There’s more than one way of muzzling the press; at least super-injunctions don’t imprison or kill, writes Amnesty International UK’s Mike Blakemore.
Welsh Lib Dems risk losing 40 per cent of their assembly members
Ed Jacobs reports on disqualification of two Liberal Democrats from the Welsh Assembly.
Interviewer: “Rape is rape, with respect”; Ken Clarke: “No it’s not”
Ed Miliband called on David Cameron to sack Ken Clarke today after the justice secretary’s remarks about rape in a BBC radio interview this morning.
What do the SNP mean by “independence”?
Do the SNP really intend to ask for full independence for Scotland in a referendum, or will there be an “independence lite”, asks Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs.
Society and the media are failing the sick and disabled
Sue Marsh reports on the largest march of sick and disabled people in UK history in reaction to the savage, barbaric, inhuman government cuts to vital support.
The Broken of Britain: Six months on the road to justice
Kaliya Franklin reports on the battle so far for “The Broken of Britain” campaign in their struggle for justice and equality for people with disabilities.