Friday, 25 July 2014

How Chris Grayling misled the House of Commons - politics.co.uk

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"You can raise it all you like. Selection was not done by drawing names from a hat."

Grayling and the privatisation lottery

Privatisation admission shows Grayling misled the Commons

Grayling misled the Commons when he denied a lottery system was in place for probation services

New evidence emerges that Chris Grayling misled the Commons when he denied that a lottery system was used to move probation staff to private firms

Chaos in probation: Staff 'picked out of a hat' for privatised service

UN starts to turn on drug law reform

Brave New World: Even the UN is open to drug decriminalisation

The UN: The bastion of drug criminalisation is starting to change its approach

The body set up to enforce the world's drugs laws admits decriminalisation is an "alternative" to prohibition

The policy that kills

Raising speed limits for lorries is evidence-free policy at its worst

Thirty people injured and one person died at this crash on the M5 in 2012

Government experts say it will make roads more dangerous.

Tory fortunes amid economic recovery

Why the Tories are not benefiting from the economic recovery

George Osborne: Not feeling the benefit of the recovery.

Conservatives still seen as the party for the rich.

Breast Cancer Care comments on NICE recommendation of new breast cancer radiotherapy treatment

“Intrabeam radiotherapy is another exciting development and could dramatically improve the quality of life of some women diagnosed with breast cancer, but there is not yet evidence of its long term benefits".

Help keep animals safe in the heat, urges RSPCA after spate of horrifying calls

Pets, wildlife and farm animals are all falling victim to the heatwave, warns the charity, as calls pour in about animals affected by the scorching temperatures.

More people following celebrity trend to rehome RSPCA rescue animals

RSPCA encourages people to adopt rather than buying over the summer holidays.

Travel insurance helps over 4,300 people every week who need medical treatment abroad, yet many holidaymakers still risk travelling without it

New data from the ABI shows that in 2013 over 4,300 holiday makers every week depend on the safety net travel insurance provides in paying for emergency medical treatment.

International collaboration to help develop diverse skilled leaders in aviation

A Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Royal Aeronautical Society and the International Aviation Women Association will help retain and up-skill talent within the aviation industry.

Cross-party report represents ‘yet another blow’ to controversial welfare reforms, says charity

The charity Rethink Mental Illness is calling on the Government to take action to improve fit-for-work tests, as a new Work and Pensions Committee report published today says the system must be completely redesigned.

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Thursday, 24 July 2014

A voteless recovery - Politics.co.uk

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"While the public are convinced that the economy is recovering, they are not convinced that the benefits of that recovery are being fairly shared."

A voteless recovery

Why the Tories are not benefiting from the economic recovery

George Osborne: Not feeling the benefit of the recovery.

Conservatives still seen as the party for the rich.

Gaza

Govt blockaded as protestors take Gaza fight to Whitehall

Protestors got inside the building and put up sheets of papers with the names of the Gaza dead

Department for Business blockaded over its continued military contracts with Israel, as UK abstains from UN war crimes vote

How Britain profits from the attack on Gaza

 Palestinian boy sits on the rubble of a destroyed building following an Israeli air strike earlier today. Air strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza, including five members of the same family, an emergency services spokesman said.

The complex web of Israeli-British military contracts which silences our criticism of the attack on Gaza

In other news...

Almost all universities now charge £9,000 tuition fees

Students protesting against higher fees

Ministers promised maximum fees would be the 'exception not the rule'

Immigrant stories: The minister's cleaner

Mark Harper: Brought back into government as Isabella Acevedo is put in a detention centre

The story of Mark Harper's cleaner, in her own words

Travel insurance helps over 4,300 people every week who need medical treatment abroad, yet many holidaymakers still risk travelling without it

New data from the ABI shows that in 2013 over 4,300 holiday makers every week depend on the safety net travel insurance provides in paying for emergency medical treatment.

International collaboration to help develop diverse skilled leaders in aviation

A Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Royal Aeronautical Society and the International Aviation Women Association will help retain and up-skill talent within the aviation industry.

Cross-party report represents ‘yet another blow’ to controversial welfare reforms, says charity

The charity Rethink Mental Illness is calling on the Government to take action to improve fit-for-work tests, as a new Work and Pensions Committee report published today says the system must be completely redesigned.

Peter Clarke's report on the ‘Trojan Horse’ investigation - ‘an inconvenient truth for the coalition government’

“The report of Peter Clarke concludes that he found no evidence of terrorism, radicalisation or violent extremism in Birmingham schools".

BHA responds to publication of Government report into Birmingham schools

Today has seen the publication of Peter Clarke’s report for the Department for Education (DfE) into the Birmingham schools at the centre of the so-called ‘Trojan Horse’ plot.

Be your own boss, says minister

Government minister Esther McVey has said that university is not the only option, highlighting opportunities for young people to set up their own businesses.

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Wednesday, 23 July 2014

UK government approved sale of lethal chemicals to Syria - Politics.co.uk

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Chemical weapons

UK government approved supply of lethal chemicals to Syria

UN inspector tests the site of a suspected Syrian chemical attack.

Government attacked for 'irresponsible' decision to approve licences.

In other news...

Boris Johnson's estuary airport unlikely to be shortlisted by Airports Commission

It could take decades to relocate birds from the estuary and thousands would die out, new report finds.

European environmental directives set to scupper Johnson's scheme.

'Ripe for the courts': Emergency surveillance law faces legal challenge

Critics say the new surveillance law puts British citizens at greater risk of cyber crime

Liberty initiates a legal challenge to the emergency surveillance legislation the government forced through the Commons last week

How Britain profits from the attack on Gaza

 Palestinian boy sits on the rubble of a destroyed building following an Israeli air strike earlier today. Air strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza, including five members of the same family, an emergency services spokesman said.

The complex web of Israeli-British military contracts which silences our criticism of the attack on Gaza

Comment and Analysis

Comment: Where have all the political giants gone?

Churchill by his vintage Land Rover

Our political class runs away from the tough decisions and hides problems under the carpet

Cross-party report represents ‘yet another blow’ to controversial welfare reforms, says charity

The charity Rethink Mental Illness is calling on the Government to take action to improve fit-for-work tests, as a new Work and Pensions Committee report published today says the system must be completely redesigned.

Peter Clarke's report on the ‘Trojan Horse’ investigation - ‘an inconvenient truth for the coalition government’

“The report of Peter Clarke concludes that he found no evidence of terrorism, radicalisation or violent extremism in Birmingham schools".

BHA responds to publication of Government report into Birmingham schools

Today has seen the publication of Peter Clarke’s report for the Department for Education (DfE) into the Birmingham schools at the centre of the so-called ‘Trojan Horse’ plot.

NEA charity response to Government Statement on tackling energy bills

NEA welcomed the Government's statement to Parliament today which will save the poorest households £1 billion a year on their fuel bills.

New research highlights genetic causes of schizophrenia

The charity Rethink Mental Illness has welcomed new research which sheds light on the genetic causes of schizophrenia.

What your hand gestures say about you

New research shows that what you do with your hands when you talk secretly reveals a lot about your intelligence and ability to empathise with others.

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Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Boris Johnson's estuary airport unlikely to be shortlisted by Airports Commission - Politics.co.uk

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"The idea that you could successfully relocate these birds to somewhere like East Anglia simply doesn't wash..."

Airports Commission

Boris Johnson's estuary airport unlikely to be shortlisted by Airports Commission

It could take decades to relocate birds from the estuary and thousands would die out, new report finds.

European environmental directives set to scupper Johnson's scheme.

In other news...

'Ripe for the courts': Emergency surveillance law faces legal challenge

Critics say the new surveillance law puts British citizens at greater risk of cyber crime

Liberty initiates a legal challenge to the emergency surveillance legislation the government forced through the Commons last week

Tory support plunges following reshuffle

No reshuffle bounce for Cameron

Series of polls fail to detect any post-reshuffle bounce.

Nick Griffin ousted as BNP leader

Nick Griffin: Going back where he came from.

Griffin replaced by disgraced former teacher Adam Walker.

Comment and Analysis

How Britain profits from the attack on Gaza

 Palestinian boy sits on the rubble of a destroyed building following an Israeli air strike earlier today. Air strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza, including five members of the same family, an emergency services spokesman said.

The complex web of Israeli-British military contracts which silences our criticism of the attack on Gaza

Comment: Cameron's weakness led to the shooting down of MH17

Putin has out-played Cameron from the beginning

Putin has outplayed Cameron from the beginning. This is what happens when a Russian gangster confronts a spoiled Etonian.

New research highlights genetic causes of schizophrenia

The charity Rethink Mental Illness has welcomed new research which sheds light on the genetic causes of schizophrenia.

What your hand gestures say about you

New research shows that what you do with your hands when you talk secretly reveals a lot about your intelligence and ability to empathise with others.

Major report outlines plan to defuse ‘ticking time bomb of myopic management’

Commission on Management and Leadership issues rallying call for a Better Managed Britain.

BHA responds to leaked details of DfE’s report into Birmingham schools

Parts of a draft of Peter Clarke’s report for the Department for Education (DfE) into various Birmingham schools, including Park View School, have been leaked.

Gender segregation on campus is unacceptable

BHA welcomes Equality and Human Rights Commission new guidelines on gender segregation.

Sustained law enforcement investigations rather than internet blocks are the best way to tackle internet sex offenders

“The arrest of 660 suspected paedophiles by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the safeguarding of hundreds of vulnerable children is welcome news”.

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Monday, 21 July 2014

Was this revenge for the embarrassment of a minister? - Politics.co.uk

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"If you film anything we will seize your phone" 

Mark Harper's cleaner

When the Home Office comes for you at your daughter's wedding

A dawn raid by police: Even those who want a crack-down on immigration can be uncomfortable with the tactic

Isabella Acevedo's punishment for embarrassing a government minister is to be dragged away from her daughter's wedding day

Blog: How you can help Mark Harper's cleaner

In other news...

Police forces spend millions subsidising gun owners

It is now cheaper to own a gun than it is to own a fishing rod.

Government blocked plans to raise fees on guns.

No ifs, no buts: Salmond must put his cards on the table

Gambling with Scotland's future: Salmond needs to offer a Plan B to currency union

It's now clear there'll be no currency union. Salmond owes it to the Scottish people to lay out his Plan B

Recovery not 'firmly rooted', Clarke warns

Ken Clarke: Last of the Tory moderates shuffled out of office

Ken Clarke says Britain is a "long way" from having an economy with "sustainable levels of growth and all that".

Poll roundup: 'Window-dressing' suspicions prevent Tory reshuffle boost

Voters have a rounded view of David Cameron's latest reshuffle

Suspicions of 'window-dressing' appear to be reinforcing the public's idea that nothing much will change.

MH17 diplomacy: Grim and determined, Britain confronts Russia

A man inspects the debris at the site of the downed MH17 aircraft

Britain has embarked on a massive diplomatic offensive against Russia in the wake of the MH17 crash, led by David Cameron insisting the crisis is a "challenge to be met and mastered".

Major report outlines plan to defuse ‘ticking time bomb of myopic management’

Commission on Management and Leadership issues rallying call for a Better Managed Britain.

BHA responds to leaked details of DfE’s report into Birmingham schools

Parts of a draft of Peter Clarke’s report for the Department for Education (DfE) into various Birmingham schools, including Park View School, have been leaked.

Gender segregation on campus is unacceptable

BHA welcomes Equality and Human Rights Commission new guidelines on gender segregation.

Sustained law enforcement investigations rather than internet blocks are the best way to tackle internet sex offenders

“The arrest of 660 suspected paedophiles by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the safeguarding of hundreds of vulnerable children is welcome news”.

NASUWT comments on ‘Trojan Horse’ investigation report

“This very detailed Report confirms that there is no evidence that schools in Birmingham have been infiltrated by extremists or have become breeding grounds for terrorism and radicalisation".

Jail for Birmingham man who kept starving dogs in squalid kennels

Bull breed dog and puppies left starving and dehydrated finally find their happy ending thanks to RSPCA.

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