Tolerating intolerance - Politics.co.uk

"The most hateful of all names in an English ear is Nosey Parker" - George Orwell View this email in your browser Teacher, leave those kids alone The horrific scenes played out in Tunisia have hardened the resolve of those pushing for ever greater powers to tackle extremism in the UK. The question of what actually constitutes extremism remains incredibly unclear however. New guidelines out today will force schools and other public bodies to do more to identify and tackle those who are likely to become extremists in the future. But are teachers really equipped to do this and will it simply lead to greater targeting of Muslims and other groups with socially conservative views? More to the point, is it really the job of teachers to police which of their pupils' views are acceptable and which are extremist? These are big and thorny issues that the government are wading into. Will they get the balance right? History suggests we should be wary. The other prong of the government's anti-extremist agenda is the targeting of hitherto private online communications. This week's terror attacks have renewed calls for the government to implement the latest version of the so-called 'snoopers' charter'. Asked about the bill in Parliament yesterday, the prime minister indicated that it is no longer sustainable for citizens to retain full privacy online. The proposed measures are largely supported by MPs but are gaining growing opposition outside. The desire for online privacy is something shared by both multinational tech companies and hardline trade union activists. Could the tide of support yet turn on the snoopers' charter? Yesterday also brought news of yet another fracking application to be turned down, this time by local authorities in Lancashire. Whereas previous applications have been in the southen Tory shires, the rejection of fracking in the former industrial northern heartlands suggest that George Osborne's call for a shale gas revolution could fail to get off the ground. The Liberal Democrat prospective leader Tim Farron writes for Politics.co.uk today on why he is committed to opposing the controversial means of extracting gas. Latest Articles     Is Nicky Morgan going to investigate herself for extremism?   On Jun 30, 2015 09:37 am Education secretary wants anti-extremism inspectors to investigate homophobia in schools - but she voted against gay marriage Read more... »       David Cameron: Twitter and Facebook privacy is unsustainable     On Jun 30, 2015 09:32 am Privacy of social media users 'can no longer be tolerated' in the face of international terror Read more... »       Comment: If I'm Lib Dem leader, we'll oppose fracking   On Jun 30, 2015 11:14 am The party needs to show how a low-carbon economy can create jobs and boost pay Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Universities contribute £73 billion a year to the UK economy   On Jun 29, 2015 04:16 pm This animation showcases the many ways in which universities contribute to the UK economy, society, and to people's everyday lives. Read more... » Count us in: Quantitative skills for a new generation   On Jun 25, 2015 08:36 am The ability to understand and interpret data is an essential feature of life in the 21st century: vital for the economy, for our society and for us as individuals. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     30 Chambers of Commerce are all backing an expanded Heathrow Those 30 Chambers of Commerce, together representing 40,000 businesses, are all backing an expanded Heathrow. Read more... »   Universities are a vital source of knowledge for policymakers Manchester Policy Blogs offers expert insight, analysis and comment from researchers at The University of Manchester on key public policy issues. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     MRSA Action UK are working with the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership to identify what research on tackling healthcare associated infections should be the priority. Read more... »   Voice Scotland welcomes "radical action" report on Scottish childcare Voice Scotland, which represents childcare, early years and education staff, has welcomed publication of the report of the Commission for Childcare Reform, in particular its call for a "fundamental review" of childcare funding. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Business Development Executive - Politics.co.uk   On Jun 24, 2015 04:03 pm If you have a passion for politics and are looking to work in business development, then Politics.co.uk has just the role for you. Read more... »   Editorial assistant/intern - Politics.co.uk   On Jun 04, 2015 02:25 pm There is a position available at Politics.co.uk for a part-time editorial assistant/intern. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. 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Forced Grexit - Politics.co.uk

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" - Vito Corleone View this email in your browser Forced Grexit Eurozone attempts to bully Greece into compliance have looked increasingly desperate in recent days following the country's decision to hold a referendum on whether they should accept a bailout deal offered by international creditors. The outpourings of horror expressed at the prospect of the Greek people having any say on the crippling bailout terms being imposed on them, is a corrective to all those who still see Europe as a region dedicated to progressive democracy. Meanwhile, closer to home, Michael Gove faces his first big test as justice secretary as the threat of wildcat legal strikes spreads. The co-ordinated action is unprecedented in it's scale and could bring the legal system grinding to a halt across most of the country. In the UK, as in Europe, the realities of austerity continue to cause upset and protest. Latest Articles     Gove faces court chaos as wildcat legal strike spreads   On Jun 29, 2015 12:00 pm Court system could grind to a halt if London and Manchester back Liverpool's legal aid strike this evening Read more... »   Greek crisis shows the eurozone is a thug enforcer for capitalism   On Jun 29, 2015 09:16 am Europe's message to Greece is clear: Do what the market wants, or suffer the consequences Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Count us in: Quantitative skills for a new generation   On Jun 25, 2015 08:36 am The ability to understand and interpret data is an essential feature of life in the 21st century: vital for the economy, for our society and for us as individuals. Read more... » Making the journey: a manifesto for transport - CIHT   On Jun 24, 2015 10:59 am The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation's (CIHT) has launched its manifesto outlining the Institution's proposals and views on key issues affecting the industry today. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     30 Chambers of Commerce are all backing an expanded Heathrow Those 30 Chambers of Commerce, together representing 40,000 businesses, are all backing an expanded Heathrow. Read more... »   Universities are a vital source of knowledge for policymakers Manchester Policy Blogs offers expert insight, analysis and comment from researchers at The University of Manchester on key public policy issues. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Voice Scotland welcomes "radical action" report on Scottish childcare Voice Scotland, which represents childcare, early years and education staff, has welcomed publication of the report of the Commission for Childcare Reform, in particular its call for a "fundamental review" of childcare funding. Read more... »   Voice welcomes landmark decision by Employment Appeal Tribunal Voice has welcomed the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of E Ivor Hughes Educational Foundation v Morris. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Business Development Executive - Politics.co.uk   On Jun 24, 2015 04:03 pm If you have a passion for politics and are looking to work in business development, then Politics.co.uk has just the role for you. 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

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"Am I driving OK?" "I think we're parked" - Cheech and Chong View this email in your browser Hello and welcome to your pick of the week newsletter, with some reading material to get you through the weekend. This week we look at: The BBC The week started with reports about a might-have-been-a-joke-but-then-again-you-never-know-with-these-people comment from David Cameron that he wanted to close down the BBC. Joke or not it seemed to speak about the prime minister's feelings about the corporation, especially given he made renowned licence fee sceptic John Whittingdale media secretary ahead of charter renewal. But perhaps more concerning than Cameron's comments were those of the BBC director general, who seemed to accept that the licence fee only had another ten years to live. We argued that the BBC would need more self-confidence if it was to survive its encounter with a hostile government. Michael Gove Watch out for the new efforts to change the Freedom of Information Act, following the government defeat over Prince Charles' black spider letters. The ministerial veto, which judges ruled did not really exist, is probably going to be strengthened/created, while Gove is at work trying to add officials' thinking time to the costs of a request, meaning many more will come in over the expenditure limit. It's a nonsense really, designed to seal up a law which turned out to be much more liberating than ministers expected it to be. And we can't have that. Michael Gove again A remarkable meeting in Liverpool on Wednesday night saw a wildcat strike (you're not allowed to call it a strike but that's basically what it is) over cuts to legal aid. What was fascinating was how barristers and solicitors, two groups who are usually competitive to put it mildly, worked together on it – despite resistance from national barrister representatives. The next few days could see the action (sorry – the series of individual decisions which is not a strike or an example of collective action) spreading nationwide. If it does, it'll be a major challenge for Michael Gove. Drugs Our competition for the worst British law of all time finally came to an end this week with the Misuse of Drugs Act narrowly edging out the Health and Social Care Act. We celebrated by giving away three tickets to see Magna Carta at the British Library and with a quick overview of the Act's accomplishments since it was passed in the early seventies. Falling drug prices, higher purity, more people killed, more in jail, more acquisitive crime to fund habits, more HIV deaths from dirty needles and more countries falling into failed state status due to their proximity to trade routes. Overall, it was hard to argue with the choice. And drugs again Our top piece of the week looked at how the government's own drug advisors seem to have been actively side-lined in the writing up of the psychoactive substances bill. There's a good reason for that: it makes them redundant. The council keeps being unhelpful by informing the home secretary that the drug she is about to ban is completely harmless so they really had to go. It seems that turning your back on evidence altogether is the only way to make a war on drugs work. The government is silencing its own drug experts   On Jun 26, 2015 05:04 pm The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs is effectively being dismantled by the psychoactive substances bill - leaving drug policy now entirely evidence-free. Read more... » It's official: The Misuse of Drugs Act is the worst law of all time   On Jun 26, 2015 05:03 pm The votes are in and the readers of Politics.co.uk have had their say Read more... » Baptism of fire: Gove facing de-facto legal strike   On Jun 26, 2015 05:03 pm Action from solicitors and barristers could bring the court system to a halt - if they're prepared to work together. Read more... » Gove offensive reveals behind-the-scenes Tory attack on Freedom of Information   On Jun 26, 2015 05:03 pm Plans being considered by Michael Gove suggest the government is planning a two-pronged attack on the Freedom of Information Act (FoI) following the publication of Prince Charles' 'black spider' letters. Read more... » BBC must have confidence in itself if it's to survive coming battle with government   On Jun 26, 2015 05:03 pm Cameron's threat to "close down" the BBC is no laughing matter - if the corporation doesn't make the case for the licence fee proudly, it will be consigned to history Read more... »     Opinion Former videos   Count us in: Quantitative skills for a new generation   On Jun 25, 2015 08:36 am The ability to understand and interpret data is an essential feature of life in the 21st century: vital for the economy, for our society and for us as individuals. Read more... » Making the journey: a manifesto for transport - CIHT   On Jun 24, 2015 10:59 am The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation's (CIHT) has launched its manifesto outlining the Institution's proposals and views on key issues affecting the industry today. Read more... »     Jobs and courses   Postgraduate study: MA International Relations and Global Communications – Manchester Metropolitan University   On May 18, 2015 12:39 pm On this course you will be equipped with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary international relations and key developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs). Read more... » Business Development Executive - Politics.co.uk   On Jun 24, 2015 04:03 pm If you have a passion for politics and are looking to work in business development, then Politics.co.uk has just the role for you. 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