Monday, 23 December 2013

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"Quelle surprise."

Pre-Xmas politics

Comment: No room at the inn for sensible immigration policies

Alex Stevenson: "Reality isn't very important to politicians when they find their voters telling them on the doorstep that 'immigrants are stealing benefits'."

Kneejerk anti-immigration rhetoric is ruling the day - and it's a very ugly kind of politics made even worse by the coalition's spending cuts agenda.

Judge's Xmas present to Denis MacShane: Six months behind bars for expenses theft

Denis MacShane jailed over expenses claims totalling £12,900

Ex-minister Denis MacShane faces six months behind bars after being jailed for fake expenses claims.

From The Apprentice to parliament? No thanks, Karren Brady tells Tories

Karren Brady, the future prime minister? No thanks, she says politely

TV star Karren Brady is firmly rebuffing a barrage of requests from local Conservative associations to become an MP.

Simon Cowell hits back at Gove over 'stupid' row

Simon Cowell: Standing up to Michael Gove over his "useless" school strategy

Simon Cowell has called education secretary Michael Gove "stupid" for not seeing the "positive side" of his suggestion that schoolchildren should be lazy.

Abandoned: Theresa May turns back on American-held terror suspect

Mahdi Hashi is in New York facing terrorism charges

A man facing terrorism charges in the US who appealed for consular assistance was told he could not receive it because the home secretary had revoked his UK citizenship.

Last week

The Week in Review: Cameron's immigration doublethink

Cameron: looking two ways on immigration

Cameron's solution to immigration is to appear to be doing something about it, while in practice doing almost nothing.

The Week According to Sean Dilley

The week according to Sean Dilley

Broadcaster and general nuisance Sean Dilley gives his take on the week in politics.

Let Britain Fly: Any party serious about governing Britain must back airport expansion

Business leaders issue politicians with unequivocal call to action following Airports Commission report.

CIHT welcome the Davies Commission interim report and call for immediate short term action

CIHT welcomes the publication of the Airports Commission’s interim report into airport capacity and connectivity.

IET: Top tips to avoid hidden dangers with your Christmas lights

As the festive season gets into full swing, IET has a few simple tips on avoiding the dangers of Christmas lights.

Our club: Sports clubs to get young people working

VIDEO: Morrisons is pioneering a new programme in famous sporting venues around the UK to help young unemployed people get back into work.

BHA: Right to die with dignity is a fundamental human right

The 'right to die' cases of Jane Nicklinson and Paul Lamb will be heard at the Supreme Court this week.

Rethink: Independent review of fit-for-work tests does not go far enough

Review of government’s controversial Work Capability Assessment (WCA) fails to go far enough.

RSPCA urges Westminster to follow Welsh Government’s lead on fly grazing legislation

The new legislation will equip local authorities in Wales with additional powers to tackle fly grazing and abandonment problems.

NASUWT: Key stage 2 results highlight the lie that education standards are falling

“The efforts of teachers and pupils are often overshadowed by the obsession with performance league tables."

CIOT: Tax advisers welcome changes to employee ownership structures

CIOT backs decision to provide capital gains tax relief for business owners upon transferring ownership to employees.

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