I’m Broken, Britain: I’m Daniel Blake

"We need to repair our broken society" - David Cameron View this email in your browser   Ken Loach's new film has caused huge controversy among those who support recent reforms of the welfare state. Some have claimed that the film exaggerates the experiences of those living at the mercy of benefit sanctions and the bedroom tax. However, our first piece today, written by somebody who has experienced many of the same struggles depicted in the film, Loach's vision was only too real. Our second piece today looks at the decision yesterday by the home secretary Amber Rudd to oppose a formal inquiry into the battle of Orgreave. It argues that it is the perfect example of government ignoring the concerns of the working class. Latest Articles     Orgreave shows why the working class feel disconnected from politics   On Nov 01, 2016 09:31 am The same story again and again: A police cover up, victim-blaming in the press and a government uninterested in finding out the truth. Read more... »       I'm Broken, Britain: I'm Daniel Blake   On Nov 01, 2016 12:01 pm An anonymous writer sounds the alarm over the DWP's stifling, Kafkaesque rules 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     Call for clarity from the Government about the knock-on effects of new savings schemes The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has welcomed the Government's pledge to make bonuses it adds to its two new flagship savings schemes tax-free but is concerned that many questions remain unanswered about the schemes' impact on means-tested benefits. Read more... »   Brexit gives the Government a chance to stop live transport of animals from ports The RSPCA is calling on the Government to keep animal welfare in mind when they negotiate the Brexit as the issue of live exports is due to be debated in the House of Commons. 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