Monday, 7 March 2016

Corbyn will be punished for his stance on sex work

"Any argument against making prostitution legal is really a reaction to fear" - Jeannette Angell
 
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At the core of most arguments for or against the decriminalisation of sex work, is the desire to protect vulnerable women. Yet, all too often, those on both sides resort to accusations about their opponents putting prostitutes at risk. This was evident from the backlash against Jeremy Corbyn for daring to air his views on the issue recently. Our first piece today argues that those attacking the Labour leader for betraying women, are doing nothing to protect sex workers. They just ignoring them. 

Elsewhere, we look at the ban on satirising parliament. With all the bad jokes and insults thrown at each other in the Commons, you would think our MPs would be resilient enough to handle a little parody. This piece looks at some of the great satirical shows in the US which, in many cases, tackle the big political issues as well as any news programme, and asks why our politicians are so afraid of the same here. 

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Corbyn will be punished for his bravery on sex work


 

On Mar 07, 2016 11:55 am
Those attacking Corbyn are not protecting sex workers, they are ignoring them
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It's time to scrap the ban on satirising parliament


 

On Mar 07, 2016 09:45 am
Is British democracy really too fragile to withstand parody?
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Britain is a great trading nation

 

On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm
Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever.
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A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales

 

On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm
ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come.
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BASC backs Clean for The Queen


BASC is supporting Clean for The Queen - a campaign to tidy up Britain in time for Her Majesty the Queen's 90th birthday, which will be officially celebrated in June.
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Outcry at Government proposal to drop solar thermal from UK renewables push


British manufacturers and social housing providers join call for urgent rethink
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On Feb 02, 2016 09:35 am
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Friday, 4 March 2016

Pick of the week: Brexit, Boris and the bedroom tax

"We were not members of the European Economic Community when I was born. By the time my 50th birthday rolls around, we may be outside Europe once again." - Nick Clegg
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The weekend is almost here so we've selected our five most-read items from the last seven days for you to catch up on at your leisure. Here's what we have for you this week:

  • A report that Zac Goldmsith has called for the demolition of London's council estates
  • A piece which looked at the legal challenge against the bedroom tax at the Supreme Court
  • News that Boris Johnson's support for Brexit has failed to have an impact in the polls
  • A piece which suggested the EU 'Out' camp need to stop their complaints of establishment "stitch ups".
  • And our most-read article was our story on Nigel Farage's comments about his party's only MP.

Nigel Farage says he doesn't care if 'irrelevant' Douglas Carswell leaves Ukip

 

On Mar 04, 2016 03:48 pm
Ukip leader dismisses talk of a 'civil war' within the party
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The Brexit campaign are setting themselves up to fail

 

On Mar 04, 2016 11:35 am
The Leave campaign are getting bogged down in endless complaints about process
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No Boris bounce for Brexit campaign as Remain pulls ahead

 

On Mar 04, 2016 11:35 am
London mayor's support for leaving the EU was not a game-changer this week
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Bedroom Tax: 'Our battle with the DWP has taken its toll on our health'

 

On Mar 04, 2016 11:36 am
Disabled people have taken their bedroom tax challenge to the Supreme Court
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Zac Goldsmith calls for demolition of London's council estates

 

On Mar 04, 2016 11:38 am
Conservative mayoral candidate says there's an "ethical obligation" to replace estates
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Britain is a great trading nation

 

On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm
Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever.
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A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales

 

On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm
ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come.
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Postgraduate study: Masters courses in International Politics, Global Political Economy and Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

 

On Feb 02, 2016 09:35 am
At the heart of contemporary international politics and foreign affairs are new challenges to enduring problems.
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EU referendum debate is little more than a battle of egos

"I love playing the macho guy who looks like an idiot." - Will Ferrell
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If you missed Donald Trump's comments about the size of his manhood last night, count yourself lucky, it wasn't a great moment for American politics. But before patting ourselves on the back and thinking we would never stoop so low here, our first piece today suggests the EU debate shows we're not that far away from the American experience when it comes to macho ego-driven contests. 

Just take Nigel Farage, who our next piece reports, used an appearance at a debate on the future of Britain in Europe, to pursue his personal vendetta against Douglas Carswell. When asked whether his party's only MP should leave Ukip, Farage replied: "He can do what he likes. I don't care. He's irrelevant."

Elsewhere we bring you a story on a 'co-operative council' which is forcing people out of their homes. Campaigners say an 81 year-old man is facing eviction from the house he is has lived in for over 30 years because Lambeth council now wants to sell it off.

And finally, Sadiq Khan's campaign hit back strongly yesterday at claims by his Conservative rival for London mayor Zac Goldsmith, that the Labour candidate would put the capital's green belt at risk. Our factcheck takes a look back over Khan's record on the issue to see who is right.

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The EU referendum debate is now little more than a macho battle of the egos


 

On Mar 04, 2016 12:32 pm
Serious questions about the future of the country are being overtaken by a clash of personalities
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Factcheck: Would Sadiq Khan really protect the green belt?


 

On Mar 03, 2016 01:36 pm
Labour candidate has not always been a strong opponent of building on the green belt
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Nigel Farage says he doesn't care if 'irrelevant' Douglas Carswell leaves Ukip  


 

On Mar 04, 2016 09:07 am
Ukip leader dismisses talk of a 'civil war' within the party
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The 'co-operative council' forcing residents out of their homes  


 

On Mar 03, 2016 04:56 pm
An 81 year-old man is one of those facing eviction by Lambeth council
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Opinion Former videos


 

Britain is a great trading nation

 

On Feb 24, 2016 02:46 pm
Britain is on the cusp of a new industrial age. The pace of technological evolution is quickening - manufacturers must be more innovative than ever.
Read more... »

A strong vision for infrastructure - ICE Wales

 

On Feb 17, 2016 02:27 pm
ICE Wales set-out recommendations to help secure a prosperous, thriving Wales for generations to come.
Read more... »
 

Opinion Formers press releases


 
 

Outcry at Government proposal to drop solar thermal from UK renewables push


British manufacturers and social housing providers join call for urgent rethink
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MP committee criticises Government for damaging investor confidence in energy sector


Focus on lack of transparency around Levy Control Framework budget.
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Postgraduate study: Masters courses in International Politics, Global Political Economy and Diplomacy and Foreign Policy


 

On Feb 02, 2016 09:35 am
At the heart of contemporary international politics and foreign affairs are new challenges to enduring problems.
Read more... »
 
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