Why Labour are dog-whistling about Zac Goldsmith's wealth

"In 10 years' time, I might be an eco terrorist" - Zac Goldsmith View this email in your browser Class politics It's still very early days but the race for London mayor has already taken a very personal direction. First the Labour candidate Sadiq Khan, accused his Conservative rival Zac Goldsmith of "coded racist attacks" against him. Now Goldsmith supporters suspect Khan of trying to exploit envy and resentment about the Tory candidate's immense personal wealth. Today we take a look at the two candidates and ask whether class politics are going to play a big role in who becomes the next Mayor of London. Politics within the classroom, or at least within the lecture hall, has also been a big issue of late, with a growing row about whether a statue of controversial colonialist Cecil Rhodes should be pulled down at Oxford university. Critics of the campaign have accused students of trying to suppress free speech amid the ongoing debate about so-called 'safe spaces' at universities. Our piece argues that this debate misses the point about the statue, which has little to do with the right to free speech. Latest Articles     Why Labour are dog-whistling about Zac Goldsmith's wealth   On Jan 13, 2016 11:45 am The Conservative candidate's immense wealth puts him in a different league to other MPs Read more... »   Students are right to demand the Cecil Rhodes statue be pulled down   On Jan 13, 2016 10:37 am The debate over the Cecil Rhodes statue in Oxford University is not about free speech, it's about who we want to celebrate. Read more... »       VIDEO: Why do train fares always go up?   On Jan 11, 2016 04:23 pm After the annual outcry about increases in train fares has died down, we take a look at the reasons why train fares always go up. Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   How we keep the world moving   On Jan 08, 2016 04:18 pm CIHT members plan, design, build, operate and maintain best-in-class transport systems and infrastructure. The Institution supports its members' professional aspirations by providing routes to professional qualifications, networking opportunities and professional development events. CIHT also works to promote the importance of the transportation industry to government and society. Read more... » Dispelling myths around animal research   On Dec 14, 2015 05:19 pm Making sense of animal research in the UK - a policymaker's guide. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion Whatever capacity we have in airports such as Heathrow we need to make the smartest, most efficient use of what is a finite resource to drive our economy forward. Read more... »   Educational Research in 2015 BERA's fact sheet based on the outcomes of REF2014 and the forthcoming BERA Observatory. This gives an overview of both the strengths of UK educational research but also some of the challenges being faced. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC warns over regulation can harm conservation BASC has responded to the publication of the Welsh Government's consultation paper 'Promoting the conservation of White-fronted Geese in Wales' by warning against over regulation and the damage that this can do to nature and threatened species. Read more... »   ABI and BIBA launch industry Code of Good Practice to help vulnerable customers The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association today launch a joint Code of Good Practice to help insurers and insurance brokers recognise and help potentially vulnerable customers, who may need extra support when renewing motor and home insurance policies. Read more... »     Jobs and courses       Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences