October 2009
Politics Summary: Wednesday, October 14th
MPs’ backlash over Sir Thomas Legg’s expenses enquiry dominates the front pages with the first sitting MP, Bill Etherington, outlining […]
Etherington may refuse to pay: curse of the safe seat
With the prospect of MPs refusing to pay back the money requested by Sir Thomas Legg’s enquiry, Left Foot Forward […]
Stench of Leeds bin strike may spread
Industrial action by bin men and women in Leeds has become national news, with the Financial Times reporting that councils across the country are watching closely with fears growing that other public sector workers will become disgruntled by the prospect of pay cuts, and changes to working patterns and conditions.
Clinton: NI is an example to the world
US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton has addressed the Northern Ireland Assembly. Her visit to the province comes amidst crucial […]
Guardian gagged; blogosphere unbowed
The blogosphere’s growing influence and power became clear this morning with several blogs publishing in full a parliamentary question from […]
Shopkeeper’s Labour “boycott” up in flames
The Express today report that, "Newsagents urged to boycott Labour" if the Health Bill, which would ban the display of tobacco and the sale of tobacco from vending machines, becomes law. But it's unclear what a "boycott" would mean or where the idea has come from.