A threat to British values - Politics.co.uk

"To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker." - Frederick Douglass View this email in your browser British values David Cameron's comments today that Britain must stop being a "passively tolerant" country, bring into stark relief what a Conservative government will look like now the Tories are free of the restraining influence of their Liberal Democrat partners. The anti-extremism measures outlined today by Cameron and his home secretary are both worryingly vague and scarily far-reaching. The exact details of the proposals remain unclear. However, Cameron, who opposed some of the last Labour government's more authoritarian measures appears to have lost many of the liberal instincts he once exhibited. Elsewhere, Labour continue their search for a new leader with Chuka Umunna the latest to declare his intention to stand. Umunna is an impressive media performer who has a large degree of support within the party. But what do we really know about the man behind the polished facade? Latest Articles     Theresa May's plans are a threat to British values   On May 13, 2015 11:15 am Government plans would interfere with legal behaviour and restrict free speech Read more... »   Umunna stands for Labour leadership - but is there content behind the surface?   On May 12, 2015 11:40 am The Streatham MP has announced his leadership bid - but can he reclaim voters in the industrial north and the southern suburbs? Read more... »       Comment: Tory housing plans will not tackle the housing crisis   On May 13, 2015 11:13 am Does out obsession with homeownership risk damaging the economy? Read more... »   Comment: The world must act to end the abuse of children in war zones   On May 12, 2015 10:52 am Evidence emerges of child abuse by UN peacekeepers Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     TACT publishes its 'Call to Action' for the new Government A general election provides a good opportunity to set out what we believe should be the priorities for the incoming government - TACT's 'Call to Action' identifies seven key areas for change. Read more... »   Campaign launched to expand tax safety net charities A campaign is being launched to raise an extra £250,000 a year for the charities which provide tax advice for those in need who cannot afford to pay for it. Read more... »       Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences