Pick of the week: Bad arguments and broken promises

"Political promises are much like marriage vows. They are made at the beginning of the relationship between candidate and voter, but are quickly forgotten." - Dick Gregory   View this email in your browser It's that time of the week again when we round up our most-read items of the last seven days for you to catch up on. Here's what we have for you today: A story about Nigel Farage struggling to deal with racist comments A piece on how Iain Duncan Smith cuts money for the most vulnerable and calls it 'support' A report which suggests the Home Office is turning to Google to find new drug arguments News that Zac Goldsmith has called for the demolition of London's council estates And our most-read piece which is a look back at all of the promises Boris Johnson has broken as mayor of London. The promises Boris Johnson has broken as mayor   On Feb 26, 2016 10:34 am London mayor has reneged on major promises to Londoners Read more... » Zac Goldsmith calls for demolition of London's council estates   On Feb 26, 2016 10:35 am Conservative mayoral candidate says there's an "ethical obligation" to replace estates Read more... » Is the Home Office copying and pasting drug arguments from a website?   On Feb 26, 2016 10:35 am The Home Office appears to have run out of its own drug arguments so is borrowing other peoples. Read more... » IDS cuts money for most vulnerable - and calls it 'support'   On Feb 26, 2016 10:35 am IDS ignores the evidence about the impact of his cuts and ploughs on regardless Read more... » Nigel Farage struggles with question about 'white genocide'   On Feb 26, 2016 10:48 am Supporter asks Ukip leader about 'rape invasion' by 'blacks and Muslims' Read more... »     Opinion Former videos   Britain is a great trading nation   On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever. Read more... » A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales   On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come. Read more... »     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

No Boris bounce for Brexit campaign

"My policy on cake is pro having it and pro eating it." - Boris Johnson   View this email in your browser Boris Johnson knows how to grab headlines. As soon as Cameron secured his EU deal most key Tory figures were quick to announce their position on the referendum, but Boris made us all wait. Yet, despite all the hype, our first piece today finds his support for Brexit has failed to boost the Leave campaign either in the polls or in the betting markets. Elsewhere, we hear from Amnesty International's Europe director on why 2015 was a bad year for the protection of human rights. He points to the UK's plans to scrap the Human Rights Act, Europe's response to the refugee crisis and counter-terrorism measures as examples of how laws designed to protect our rights are being undermined. Latest Articles     No Boris bounce for Brexit campaign as Remain pulls ahead   On Feb 26, 2016 12:11 pm London mayor's support for leaving the EU was not a game-changer this week Read more... »       European Human Rights are now under siege from all sides   On Feb 26, 2016 09:39 am Human rights laws are being undermined across Europe Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Britain is a great trading nation   On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever. Read more... » A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales   On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Alcohol sports sponsorship linked to risky drinking A study released today finds an association between alcohol sponsorship of sport and risky drinking amongst schoolchildren and adult athletes. Read more... »   Tax body welcomes new Executive Chair of HMRC The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has welcomed the appointment of Edward Troup as Executive Chair of HMRC. Read more... »       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

Huge rise in rough sleepers across England

"We cannot stop earthquakes, we cannot prevent droughts, and we cannot prevent all conflict, but when we know where the hungry, the homeless and the sick exist, then we can help." - Jan Schakowsky   View this email in your browser Politics.co.uk has regularly reported on the growing problem of rough sleeping but the extent of the crisis, which has been revealed by statistics released today, has shocked even those who are working on the ground with homeless people. Our first piece today reports that the number of rough sleepers in England has now doubled since David Cameron became prime minister in 2010 and has soared by 30% in the last year alone. Elsewhere, we have a piece which suggests it's time to end child imprisonment. With self-harming, assaults and intimidation wide spread in young offenders institutions, the director of children's charity Article 39 argues that an alternative must now be found. Latest Articles     David Cameron must take responsibility for the surge in rough sleepers   On Feb 25, 2016 11:41 am Rough sleeping soared by 30% in the last year alone Read more... »       It's time to end the scandal of child imprisonment   On Feb 25, 2016 09:52 am We need to find alternatives to child prisons Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Britain is a great trading nation   On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever. Read more... » A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales   On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come. Read more... »     Opinion Formers press releases     Alcohol sports sponsorship linked to risky drinking A study released today finds an association between alcohol sponsorship of sport and risky drinking amongst schoolchildren and adult athletes. Read more... »   Tax body welcomes new Executive Chair of HMRC The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has welcomed the appointment of Edward Troup as Executive Chair of HMRC. Read more... »     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