Monday, 4 July 2016

Farage lays the ground for more division as he steps down

"Sudden shifts and changes are no bad preparation for political life" - Charles Dickens
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After a relatively quiet weekend, the political drama continues today with the news that Nigel Farage is to step down as leader of Ukip. Our first piece suggests that he has bowed out in much the same style as he led the party: laying the ground for division. Speaking this morning, he made it clear that any attempt to stay in the single market would be considered an act of treachery.

Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn is still clinging on. Angela Eagle has said that she is prepared to "resolve" the Labour leadership crisis within the next few days if Corbyn refuses to stand down. Our next piece suggests the Labour party is now locked in stalemate and that it's hard to see a positive outcome for either side.

And, in the coming days we'll be running a series of articles about the impact of Brexit on various sectors and policy. In the first of these pieces we hear from the Howard League for Penal Reform on how leaving the EU could put an end to much needed prison reform before it's even started.

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Nigel Farage: A political career defined by division and hate


 

On Jul 04, 2016 11:27 am
Even as Farage steps down he is laying the ground for further division
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The coup against Jeremy Corbyn is a battle which both sides can only lose


 

On Jul 04, 2016 11:42 am
All of the potential outcomes from Labour's leadership crisis look disastrous
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Brexit could put an end to prison reform before it's even started


 

On Jul 04, 2016 09:21 am
It's an uncertain time for the penal system
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BASC welcomes increase in newcomers to shooting sports


New figures show an increase in the number of new firearm and shotgun certificates granted in England and Wales
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Driverless vehicle crash won't stop increased autonomy in our vehicles


Autonomous driving until now has had a strong safety record
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Friday, 1 July 2016

Pick of the week: Brexit divides Britain

"We must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division" - Jesse Jackson
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As one of the most dramatic political weeks in decades comes to an end, we've picked out our most-read items of the last seven days for your reading pleasure. In the newsletter this week we've got:

  • A piece which suggested that Labour is on the verge of losing the working class forever
  • An article which suggested that post-truth politics is driving us mad
  • A piece which looked at the probability of Britain remaining in the EU
  • An article which used Boris Johnson's legacy as mayor of London to argue that he is not fit to be prime minister
  • And our most-read item which called for us to stand up for immigration

No more excuses: Stand up for immigrants

 

On Jul 01, 2016 02:16 pm
Immigration makes this country better and those who say otherwise are wrong
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Boris Johnson: The man who broke Britain

 

On Jul 01, 2016 02:15 pm
Handing Britain's future to London's former mayor is like 'entrusting a Ming vase to an ape'
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Is there any way Britain can stay in the EU?

 

On Jul 01, 2016 02:15 pm
Yes, Britain could hold another vote and change it's mind - but it is pretty unlikely.
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Post-truth politics is driving us mad

 

On Jul 01, 2016 02:15 pm
Strong countries do not pretend to have powers beyond those they have
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Labour is on the verge of losing the working class forever

 

On Jul 01, 2016 02:14 pm
If Labour doesn't reconnect with the working class now, they never will
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Helping prevent vehicle crime

 

On Jul 01, 2016 01:31 pm
Preventing vehicle related crime in car parks, the safer parking scheme has reduced the costs to the economy by half.
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Honey bees - vital to our food chain

 

On Jun 22, 2016 09:07 am
This animation from The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) explains how the vital honey bee population can be supported through planting choices.
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Theresa May: Something wicked this way comes

"All politicians should have 3 hats - one to throw into the ring, one to talk through, and one to pull rabbits out of if elected." - Carl Sandberg
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For someone who has only just decided to run in the Tory leadership race, Michael Gove gave a very long and detailed speech at the launch of his bid this morning. But with some big name MPs and even the Daily Mail coming out for Theresa May, it looks set to be a close-run contest. 

For all of the home secretary's strengths, our first article today suggests that some of her policies have not just been wrong, they've been dangerous and that the thought of her becoming the next prime minister should worry us all.

As the turmoil within the Labour party continues, our next piece reports that a new poll shows that while Corbyn can be beaten, it's not likely to be by those who are currently plotting against him.

Anyone hoping that Labour would be the party to oppose an end to the free movement of workers, looks set to be disappointed. In a speech this morning, shadow chancellor John McDonnell gave his clearest signal yet that Labour are unlikely to propose maintaining the unrestricted immigration currently seen within the single market.

Neither Labour or the Tories have been clear about their future immigration and refugee policies. Our final piece today suggests that there is no magic wand to reduce refugee numbers and rather than imagining that the crisis will disappear after the referendum result, we should start thinking about what organisations in the UK can do to help.

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John McDonnell: Freedom of movement will end


 

On Jul 01, 2016 12:38 pm
Labour's shadow chancellor declines opportunity to oppose the end of the free movement of workers
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Theresa May: Something wicked this way comes


 

On Jul 01, 2016 12:20 pm
May's policies are not just wrong. They're dangerous
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The unpopularity of Labour MPs could save Jeremy Corbyn


 

On Jul 01, 2016 08:39 am
Corbyn can be beaten - just not by those preparing to challenge him
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Brexit will not magically stop people fleeing to the UK


 

On Jul 01, 2016 09:28 am
There's no magic wand to reduce refugee numbers
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Opinion Former videos


 

Helping prevent vehicle crime

 

On Jul 01, 2016 01:31 pm
Preventing vehicle related crime in car parks, the safer parking scheme has reduced the costs to the economy by half.
Read more... »

Honey bees - vital to our food chain

 

On Jun 22, 2016 09:07 am
This animation from The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) explains how the vital honey bee population can be supported through planting choices.
Read more... »
 

Opinion Formers press releases


 
 

Solar industry welcomes expected fifth carbon budget but important questions remain


The government is widely expected to adopt the UK's fifth carbon budget but questions remain
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Beyond 'Ab Fab Britain': Better parenting linked to fall in underage drinking


New report assesses explanations for lower teen drinking
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