Turning teachers into immigration officers

"In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson" - Tom Bodett   View this email in your browser   When concerns were first raised about changes introduced last month requiring schools and colleges in England to ask parents if their children are foreign nationals or born abroad, they were met with reassurances that the data would not be shared with the Home Office. But how seriously can we take those assurances, and what will this policy do the relationship between schools and pupils? Our first piece today examines all these issues and more. Our second piece examines a little-known piece of legislation which allows councils to impose blanket restrictions on the behaviour of local residents. Community Protection Notices have allowed local authorities to ban people from doing otherwise perfectly legal activities in their homes and gardens. It argues that it's time to completely overhaul or repeal this law. Latest Articles     The council which banned crying in your own home   On Oct 31, 2016 12:14 pm Community Protection Notices are being abused by local authority busybodies Read more... »   The Home Office are turning teachers into immigration officers   On Oct 31, 2016 08:34 am New census questions risk making children feel they don't belong Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   The State of US-Europe Relations   On Oct 17, 2016 09:20 am Based on a recent simulation, the US and Americas Programme at Chatham House has found that Europe could have the soft power tools needed to avoid the outbreak of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region between continental neighbours Japan and China. Read more... » Olympian Tim Foster on health and fitness   On Oct 14, 2016 09:31 am Olympic gold medallist Tim Foster has teamed up with the British Pharmacological Society to share how to have a healthy body without the use of drugs. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Think about technology innovation and wider transport infrastructure, urges Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) IET highlights three engineering and technology issues that it hopes the government is considering as part of a wider airport expansion strategy. Read more... »   Stand up for fairness, or be divided for good The only people responsible for the hardship and division that currently exists within our communities are the Conservatives. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Older borrowers - debt mountains and equity peaks! Newly analysis shows how the balance between mortgage debt and housing equity changes for borrowers at different stages of life Read more... »   Catholic education chief expresses doubt over religious selection proposals The director of the Catholic Education Service (CES) concedes 'the move back to schools of 100 per cent one faith is dreadful' 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

Forget standing down in Richmond - parties shouldn't have to make that choice

"People don't quite appreciate how the basic boiler room and mechanics of our democracy has ground to a halt" - Nick Clegg View this email in your browser Zac Goldsmith's resignation this week has triggered lots of talk about whether parties should clear the way for a candidate with a better chance of beating him. Our first piece today suggests that the situation shows that our electoral system is broken and argues that a proportional system for national elections, and AV for by-elections could be a solution. Next we have a piece which asks if a UK desperate for trade can stay clean? It suggests that while Brexit will dominate the political scene in the coming years, the challenges posed by corruption are as relevant right now as they were when the government hosted its Anti-Corruption Summit in May. And, we hear from the homelessness charity Crisis about why it's so important for MPs to back the homelessness reduction bill. It suggests that this is the first time in 40 years that we have a real chance to change things. Latest Articles     Forget standing down in Richmond - parties shouldn't have to make that choice   On Oct 28, 2016 10:08 am Tactical voting is a scourge on 21st century British democracy but it doesn't have to be this way Read more... »   The homelessness reduction bill has the potential to make a real difference, MPs must back it   On Oct 28, 2016 09:26 am The bill has its second reading in parliament today Read more... »   Brexit and corruption: Can a UK desperate for trade stay clean?   On Oct 28, 2016 08:12 am The government must not participate in a deregulatory race to the bottom Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Older borrowers - debt mountains and equity peaks! Newly analysis shows how the balance between mortgage debt and housing equity changes for borrowers at different stages of life Read more... »   Parliamentary briefing note highlights BASC white paper BASC's white paper on grouse shooting has been highlighted in a parliamentary briefing paper 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

John McDonnell might talk tough, but he is supporting the Tories on Brexit

"We want access to the single-market. We want the best deal that we can get," - John McDonnell View this email in your browser John McDonnell has today warned against a 'bankers' Brexit and has spoken of a need for British businesses to have access to the single market. But our first piece today suggests that despite all his tough talk, the shadow chancellor's position will help no-one but the government. And, we have a piece which looks at Wallonia's opposition to CETA. It suggests that the international trade deal contains many of the same threats as TTIP and that Jeremy Corbyn should be standing up against it. Latest Articles     John McDonnell might talk tough, but he is supporting the Tories on Brexit   On Oct 27, 2016 08:48 am The shadow chancellor is undermining the good work of Keir Starmer Read more... »       Corbyn should follow Wallonia's lead and stand up against CETA   On Oct 27, 2016 08:04 am Labour has a chance to show what taking back control really looks like Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Where's the love? RSPCA called about neglect every four minutes during winter RSPCA figures show that during the winter months neglect is the most commonly called-about issue for the charity Read more... »   BASC calls for meeting of NI firearms dealers to discuss licensing concerns BASC has organised a meeting of Northern Ireland firearms dealers to discuss licensing issues 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