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| In political terms, at least, this is the last week of the summer. So we're taking a last-minute chance for a break before Monday sees MPs return to the Commons for a busy autumn season. In the meantime, here's our pick of our best articles from an unexpectedly busy week... Comment and analysis picksBraveheart: Full of mistakes which make Scotland look better Braveheart's a great movie - even if it is one of the most historically inaccurate films of all time. Comment: Labour's strategy for Tory voters is to insult them as often as possible Why would a Tory voter switch to Labour when the party tells them they're either stupid or evil Douglas Carswell: Principled, but calculating too Douglas Carswell's decision to trigger a by-election by defecting to Ukip is a principled one - but it's a calculated one, too. What will an independent Scotland look like? It's September 19th. The alarm clock goes off - and you find yourself hearing the unexpected on the news: Scotland has voted to become an independent country. What on earth happens next? Comment: Salmond's nationalism is as ugly as all the others Alex Salmond's vision of an independent Scotland is dangerous and sentimental Comment: Rotherham abuse shows the danger of only having men in charge Male voices are not part of the solution. They're part of the problem. Comment: Tribunal fees are a silent bedroom tax Coalition charges for employment tribunals are allowing sexism and racism to flourish in the workplace Video: The Scottish independence referendum in one minute One way or another, Scotland will make history when it goes to the polls in the independence referendum next month. So what exactly is at stake for Britain and the world? Secretive Tory cash pouring into 2015 battlegrounds – so why isn't Labour crying foul? The Conservatives stand accused of trying to "buy the next general election", but Labour isn't accusing the Tories of breaking any rules. British sex education: A messy history in ten awkward steps Let's face it - teaching children about the timeless act of adults doing it to each other has always been sensitive. Only the Tories still refuse to protect children from pornography You cannot stop young people watching pornography. You can only equip them with an understanding of what it is. Shoddy debate shows Darling is a one-trick pony Scratch the surface and Alex Salmond's arguments make no sense, but at least he can express a vision of a positive future | Retirement age for women? 80, if they want to earn as much as menLatest data reveals ‘mid-life pay crisis’ for female managers. England’s leading mental health organisations call on all political parties to make mental health a priority in run up to electionSix of England’s leading mental health organisations have joined forces to produce a manifesto, laying out what the next Government must do to improve the lives of people with mental health problems. Tax Institute welcomes Scottish devolution BillThe CIOT has welcomed the passing of the Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill by the Scottish Parliament. This means that Scotland now has the legal framework to operate its own tax authority for devolved taxes. Cat left with multiple broken bones after he was thrown from fifth floorInspectors urgently searching for witnesses and owner after cat left in serious condition. GCSEs: reform rather than remove engineering courseAs thousands of young people today receive their GCSE results, the IET is warning that the Government proposal to remove GCSE engineering could make the skills crisis an even bigger cause of concern for UK employers. NASUWT comments on GCSE resultsChris Keates: “This year’s GCSE exam entrants have had to cope with a raft of rushed through and ill-conceived changes to the qualifications system and so today’s results are especially commendable". |
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