A coup that never was

"Sure there are dishonest men in local government. But there are dishonest men in national government too." - Richard Nixon   View this email in your browser A Corbynite coup? The Labour leadership race has led to a series of claims and counter claims about the two warring factions within the party. One such story about a botched local by-election in Totnes led to claims that Corbyn 'entryists' had cost Labour their only place on the council there. But was it actually true? Our first piece by a member of the local party, suggests all may not have been as it first seemed. Our second piece is by the people behind a remarkable experiment in decriminalising drugs. Organisers of the Secret Garden festival worked with police and local authorities to allow drugs workers to test substances submitted by festival-goers for toxic and harmful ingredients. Could this project point towards a new direction for drugs policy in the UK? Latest Articles     No a 'Corbynite takeover' didn't cause Labour's loss in Totnes   On Jul 29, 2016 10:06 am The real story behind the Twitter storm Read more... »   How one patch of grass became the UK's first ever decriminalised drugs space   On Jul 28, 2016 11:32 am Drugs testing tent at Secret Garden Festival points towards bold new direction for UK drugs policy Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Grey fleet vehicles in the public and private sector   On Jul 22, 2016 10:13 am Grey fleet vehicles are used in both the public and private sector, and have a significant impact on the environment and economy. Read more... » Promoting alcohol responsibly   On Jul 13, 2016 10:53 am The Portman Group explains the system of regulation of alcohol marketing in the UK, which occurs through collaboration, clear Codes of Practice, independent oversight, and support as well as sanctions. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     BFAWU slams Smith's 'absurd' criticism of McDonnell The comments made by Owen Smith about John McDonnell in relation to campaigning on employment rights are absurd. Read more... »   Cheaper and more sustainable business travel A simple 3-step approach to get to grips with grey fleet. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC provides EU firearms Q&A BASC has provided a Q&A in response to the Internal Market Committee (IMCO) steering through suggested changes to European Commission amendments to the firearms directive. Read more... »   Web tool launched to track progress of universal credit roll-out by postcode The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG), in partnership with the London Advice Services Alliance (LASA), has launched a new online tool1 to help people check whether they can claim universal credit and tax credits in their postcode area, an initiative that is much needed given the complicated roll-out of changes to benefits. 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