Cameron’s reforms risk being undone by weak accountability structures
ippr’s Jonathon Clifton argues David Cameron’s reforms to public services risk being undone by the weak accountability structures he is putting in place.
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Cameron’s “patronising drivel” is offensive and costs the same as EMA
The Tory flagship ‘family values’ policy, the Married Tax Allowance, has been found to have little impact on children’s lives, a new report from Demos reveals.
Comparing coalitions in Wales and Westminster
Mark Drakeford discusses six different points of difference between the conduct of the coalition at Westminster and the post-devolution experience in Wales.
Bonfire of the quangos “rushed and poorly handled” says Tory MP
A cross-party commons committee has argued that the government’s process of scrapping quangos has been “botched”, reports Chris Tarquini.
Railing against the train fare rises
David Cameron has given false hope to millions of motorists by resurrecting the idea of a fuel stabiliser – despite the OBR rubbishing the idea in September.
Osborne’s financial pain begins as VAT hike hits
Despite the patently dishonest claims by the Tories that the VAT rise is progressive, it will, as the IFS says, hit the poorest hardest – particularly families.
Cameron misinformed on EU bailouts says top Tory
Prime minister David Cameron faces criticism from within his own party over claims he has prevented Britain contributing to a potential European Union bailout.
Cameron sending out mixed messages on family policy
David Cameron’s speech last week seemed in part to signify a welcome shift away from a focus on marriage alone, reports Kate Bell, formerly of Gingerbread.
Cameron: Drones are the future, in Afghanistan and beyond
During a surprise visit to Afghanistan this week, the prime minister announced the UK will double its military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capability by 2013.
Smiths legend Johnny Marr tells Cameron: “I forbid you to like us”
Smiths legend Johnny Marr has told David Cameron: “…stop saying that you like The Smiths, no you don’t. I forbid you to like it.”