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Monday, 5 August 2013

The Tomlinson apology - politics.co.uk

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"I apologise unreservedly for Simon Harwood's use of excessive and unlawful force, which caused Mr Tomlinson's death, and for the suffering and distress caused to his family as a result." Ian Tomlinson Ian Tomlinson: After four years, the Met apologises The Met has finally apologised to the family of Ian Tomlinson and admitted responsibility for his death, four years after he was killed during the G20 protests in London. Ian Tomlinson: The cover-up was worse than the crime The attack on Ian Tomlinson was appalling. But let's not forget the disgraceful smear operation which took place immediately afterwards. Labour wakes up Comment: The echoes of the past are in Miliband's favour The Labour leader may be having an anaemic summer, but a look at the history books suggests he remains the man to beat in 2015l. Late for work: Labour tries to wake up from its summer snooze Labour will try to pick itself up from an increasingly controversial summer performance with a major drive on cost of living, just a day after another MP criticised the party leadership.	CPAG: BBC welfare programme Age of Entitlement broke rules The BBC Trust has ruled that the programme The Future of the Welfare State with John Humphrys, broadcast in October 2011, has breached its rules on impartiality and accuracy. BHA: Assisted suicide cases rejected by Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today dismissed the widely publicised cases of Jane Nicklinson, the widow of Tony Nicklinson, who sought an assisted death and Paul Lamb, immobilised after a road accident and seeking the right to an assisted death. BSIA renews section’s commitment to property and asset protection The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. RSPCA court alert for mistreatment of puppies case Three people from Cheshire and Greater Manchester are due to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court for a first hearing on Wednesday (31 July 2013) at 2pm to answer alleged offences related to poor animal welfare in the process of selling puppies. Rio Tinto: Development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine delayed Rio Tinto has been notified by the Government of Mongolia that the terms of the project financing provisionally secured for the underground development of Oyu Tolgoi will need to be approved by the Mongolian Parliament. CIOT: Clock is ticking for tax credits renewals The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging anybody who has received renewal forms from HMRC and who has not yet completed and returned them to do so by July 31st or risk having their payments stopped. The IET: “Enthusiasm for engineering” nets RAF engineer prestigious award An RAF Flight Sergeant has won a prestigious award in recognition of his energy and enthusiasm for engineering. CPA: Encouraging growth for construction and wider UK economy Today’s GDP figures, published by ONS, show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous quarter and 1.4 per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. In particular, construction increased by 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter.

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Friday, 2 August 2013

The Week in Review: The new age of the troll - politics.co.uk

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Trolls used to be almost sweet. There you were, having a debate about the Phoenician architecture, and suddenly someone would pop on Twitter and tell you Halal food is more humane than stunning. Or you would be reading an article on Wagner on the Daily Telegraph only for someone to leave a comment about the work ethic of the Chinese.

Debate was duly sparked. Perfectly kind and rational people would write hate-filled abuse at each other on the internet for a while, and then everything would return to normal. The world of trolling was one of anger and hate, but a comparatively harmless one.

Not anymore. Like super hero comics and video games, trolling got violent. Now all the trolls are interested in is sending rape threats to prominent women. As hobbies go, it is somewhat lacking.

The issue hit the spotlight this week partly because the summer lull in news allows social media stories to get more attention than they otherwise would, but also because of the extent of the abuse aimed at Caroline Criado-Perez. The feminist campaigner and writer had just won a campaign to get Jane Austen featured on the new £10 bank note. The response of certain badly developed weirdoes was to send her rape and death threats.

Prominent female columnists decided something must be done and started up a campaign which may – or may not – culminate in a Twitter boycott this Sunday. The plan was somewhat complicated by the revelation the BBC would be announcing the new Doctor Who that day. Think that's superficial? Bear in mind that the Chartist demonstrations which kick-started British democracy had to be rerouted to make sure they never went past a pub or they'd lose half the marchers.

Police tracked down some perpetrators, but anonymity presents real problems for how to deal with this kind of outraged, entitled misogyny. The debate over the best response was a case in point. But at the very least, the row brought the horrific reality of modern trolling into the mainstream.

Meanwhile, David Cameron was cementing his new touchy-feely, in-touch-with-women's-issues look with an interview in Grazia in which he discussed how much his children's use of Facebook worried him. Yep, the PM doesn't like online porn or Facebook. The man's basically a Luddite. He's a long way from those interviews where he used to be photographed stroking Apple products.

The Cooperative demanded lads' mags put their product in laughably-titled 'modesty bags' to hide them from children's innocent eyes.

There was a general sense of women's cultural issues coming to the fore, with new attitudes on porn, glossy magazines and Twitter evolving as technology introduces new problems.

Meanwhile, Labour was doing nothing. Really nothing. The news was so slim on the ground even Grant Shapps managed to get coverage. Osborne's father-in law got in on the act too, although it was predominantly because he said the north-east was "desolate". And then that he actually meant the north-west, thereby expanding the potential for offence by 50%.

Nick Clegg was like one of those libratory mice they feed crystal meth to. You couldn't switch on a radio without him doing a phone-in show.

But Labour was nowhere to be seen. Not a murmur. For many of Ed Miliband's critics, the party's anaemia over the summer is further proof that it's not got that killer edge which wins you elections.

Next week: more no news, some of it possibly from Labour. But probably not.

Best of News

Equalities watchdog opens investigation into Home Office immigration checks

Theresa May visits Hertfordshire earlier this month. The immigration crackdown comes months after she took direct control of UKBA.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned the Home Office that it will be investigating the spot-checks of people' immigration status in London, after fears were raised of racial profiling.

Farage wades into row over Muslim pupil served pork

A schoolboy poses with his lunch: Farage has been accused of politicising the pork incident

Nigel Farage has been accused of jumping on a political bandwagon after he supported a school dinner lady who was sacked for inadvertently serving a Muslim pupil pork.

Revealed: The Queen's Speech in the event of World War Three

War graves: The speech was part of a role play into a British response to war with the Soviet union

A speech drafted for the Queen in the event of war with the Soviet Union has been released to the public, revealing a remarkable insight into how the British state thought it could prevent panic in the event of nuclear conflict.

The SNP's 'sinister' plan to give all children a state guardian

Learn to love Big Brother: Are plans for state guardians a step too far?

The SNP was accused of embedding government officials into the heart of family life today, after its plans for child guardians were attacked by parents and legal groups.

Labour attacks 'double standards' on anti-Islamic terrorism

Double-standards? Political and media attention was far higher in Woolwich than it has been for anti-Islamic attacks.

The government has been accused of "double-standards" in its treatment of terrorism cases for failing to include alleged anti-Islamic attacks on a taskforce tackling extremism.

Tory councillors hit out at 'racist' anti-immigrant vans

Cable branded the vans "stupid and offensive"

Conservative councillors have joined the chorus of outrage at anti-immigrant vans, which have been driven around London boroughs telling illegal immigrants to "go home".

Best of Comment and Analysis

Comment: Don't believe the myth of a genteel Victorian England

Clive Bloom: 'The Victorian age has long been seen by historians as one far more diverse in every respect than earlier commentators liked to think.'

The age of the Victorians saw the old certainties of religion crumble, to be replaced by ideology and dark magic.

Comment: UKBA spot-checks are an abuse of power - but you can stop them

Ian Dunt: 'When an official questions a minority, the law means nothing'

Immigration officers are checking papers at Tube stations in London, but an educated civilian population can challenge their abuse of power.

Comment: The tangled mess of state-subsidised religion

Richard Heller: 'Why do faith-based social action groups get two ministerial cheerleaders and an engagement team in preference to non-faith groups?'

My barrage of letters to ministers shows the terrible mess people get into when they starting offering religious groups tax breaks.

Where is Labour?

Was this really the right time for Labour to go on holiday?

Against a deteriorating poll lead and a recovering economy, Miliband really couldn't afford to take a holiday.

Comment: The EU's insane mission to ban menthol cigarettes

Simon Clark: 'The impact of the legislation will be felt by millions of law-abiding consumers who will be denied the choice they once took for granted'

With the assistance of a compliant health minister, the EU is trying to impose a ban on a whole category of cigarettes.

Comment: Twitter, Facebook & Google are the scapegoats of the 21st Century

Ian Dunt: 'Twitter has not, it must be said, had a good crisis.'

It's much easier for politicians to attack Twitter, Facebook and Google than it is to admit that our problems have no easy solution.

Comment: Why are we allowing gay conversion therapy on the NHS?

Tom Stephens: 'Gay and bisexual men are three times more likely to have suffered from domestic abuse than the average man'

This isn't about a few Christian evangelicals. Gay conversion therapy is a much bigger problem than you think it is.

CPAG: BBC welfare programme Age of Entitlement broke rules

The BBC Trust has ruled that the programme The Future of the Welfare State with John Humphrys, broadcast in October 2011, has breached its rules on impartiality and accuracy.

BHA: Assisted suicide cases rejected by Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal has today dismissed the widely publicised cases of Jane Nicklinson, the widow of Tony Nicklinson, who sought an assisted death and Paul Lamb, immobilised after a road accident and seeking the right to an assisted death.

BSIA renews section’s commitment to property and asset protection

The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members.

RSPCA court alert for mistreatment of puppies case

Three people from Cheshire and Greater Manchester are due to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court for a first hearing on Wednesday (31 July 2013) at 2pm to answer alleged offences related to poor animal welfare in the process of selling puppies.

Rio Tinto: Development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine delayed

Rio Tinto has been notified by the Government of Mongolia that the terms of the project financing provisionally secured for the underground development of Oyu Tolgoi will need to be approved by the Mongolian Parliament.

CIOT: Clock is ticking for tax credits renewals

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging anybody who has received renewal forms from HMRC and who has not yet completed and returned them to do so by July 31st or risk having their payments stopped.

The IET: “Enthusiasm for engineering” nets RAF engineer prestigious award

An RAF Flight Sergeant has won a prestigious award in recognition of his energy and enthusiasm for engineering.

CPA: Encouraging growth for construction and wider UK economy

Today’s GDP figures, published by ONS, show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous quarter and 1.4 per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. In particular, construction increased by 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter.

The immigration crackdown - politics.co.uk

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"They appeared to be stopping and questioning every non-white person" The immigration crackdown Home Office immigration crackdown accused of racism The Home Office is facing complaints of racism and contempt of court, following a heavy-handed online and street-by-street immigration crackdown. Comment: UKBA spot-checks are an abuse of power - but you can stop them Immigration officers are checking papers at Tube stations in London, but an educated civilian population can challenge their abuse of power. In other news... The weird variables of peace in the Middle East The Arab Spring and domestic Israeli and Palestinian politics make for an uncertain round of peace talks in the months ahead. Comment: Don't believe the myth of a genteel Victorian England The age of the Victorians saw the old certainties of religion crumble, to be replaced by ideology and dark magic.	CPAG: BBC welfare programme Age of Entitlement broke rules The BBC Trust has ruled that the programme The Future of the Welfare State with John Humphrys, broadcast in October 2011, has breached its rules on impartiality and accuracy. BHA: Assisted suicide cases rejected by Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today dismissed the widely publicised cases of Jane Nicklinson, the widow of Tony Nicklinson, who sought an assisted death and Paul Lamb, immobilised after a road accident and seeking the right to an assisted death. BSIA renews section’s commitment to property and asset protection The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. RSPCA court alert for mistreatment of puppies case Three people from Cheshire and Greater Manchester are due to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court for a first hearing on Wednesday (31 July 2013) at 2pm to answer alleged offences related to poor animal welfare in the process of selling puppies. Rio Tinto: Development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine delayed Rio Tinto has been notified by the Government of Mongolia that the terms of the project financing provisionally secured for the underground development of Oyu Tolgoi will need to be approved by the Mongolian Parliament. CIOT: Clock is ticking for tax credits renewals The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging anybody who has received renewal forms from HMRC and who has not yet completed and returned them to do so by July 31st or risk having their payments stopped. The IET: “Enthusiasm for engineering” nets RAF engineer prestigious award An RAF Flight Sergeant has won a prestigious award in recognition of his energy and enthusiasm for engineering. CPA: Encouraging growth for construction and wider UK economy Today’s GDP figures, published by ONS, show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous quarter and 1.4 per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. In particular, construction increased by 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter.

Thursday, 1 August 2013

The state guardian - politics.co.uk

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"Many parents could fall foul of overzealous agents of the state or people who are just plain busybodies" The state guardian The SNP's 'sinister' plan to give all children a state guardian The SNP was accused of embedding government officials into the heart of family life today, after its plans for child guardians were attacked by parents and legal groups. The Queen's Doomsday Speech The Queen's World War Three speech in full The speech drafted for the Queen in the event of World War three - in full and unedited. Revealed: The Queen's Speech in the event of World War Three A speech drafted for the Queen in the event of war with the Soviet Union has been released to the public, revealing a remarkable insight into how the British state thought it could prevent panic in the event of nuclear conflict. In other news Farage wades into row over Muslim pupil served pork Nigel Farage has been accused of jumping on a political bandwagon after he supported a school dinner lady who was sacked for inadvertently serving a Muslim pupil pork. Clegg relationship with Theresa May hits new low as he expresses 'frustration' over immigration Nick Clegg has again attacked Theresa May's department for dragging its heels over introducing exit checks, marking off a week of increased tension between the deputy prime minister and home secretary. Comment: The tangled mess of state-subsidised religion My barrage of letters to ministers shows the terrible mess people get into when they starting offering religious groups tax breaks.	CPAG: BBC welfare programme Age of Entitlement broke rules The BBC Trust has ruled that the programme The Future of the Welfare State with John Humphrys, broadcast in October 2011, has breached its rules on impartiality and accuracy. BHA: Assisted suicide cases rejected by Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today dismissed the widely publicised cases of Jane Nicklinson, the widow of Tony Nicklinson, who sought an assisted death and Paul Lamb, immobilised after a road accident and seeking the right to an assisted death. BSIA renews section’s commitment to property and asset protection The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. RSPCA court alert for mistreatment of puppies case Three people from Cheshire and Greater Manchester are due to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court for a first hearing on Wednesday (31 July 2013) at 2pm to answer alleged offences related to poor animal welfare in the process of selling puppies. Rio Tinto: Development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine delayed Rio Tinto has been notified by the Government of Mongolia that the terms of the project financing provisionally secured for the underground development of Oyu Tolgoi will need to be approved by the Mongolian Parliament. CIOT: Clock is ticking for tax credits renewals The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging anybody who has received renewal forms from HMRC and who has not yet completed and returned them to do so by July 31st or risk having their payments stopped. The IET: “Enthusiasm for engineering” nets RAF engineer prestigious award An RAF Flight Sergeant has won a prestigious award in recognition of his energy and enthusiasm for engineering. CPA: Encouraging growth for construction and wider UK economy Today’s GDP figures, published by ONS, show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous quarter and 1.4 per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. In particular, construction increased by 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter.