November 2009
Cameron’s use of severe poverty stats do not pass IFS muster
David Cameron's use of poverty statistics are at odds with the findings of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Particular on measures of severe poverty.
Conservative party paranoia on Poland
An Conservative party employee used a fake name and email to comment on an article on this blog about anti-semitism in Poland. The Tory party was not mentioned.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, November 11th
The Guardian, Telegraph, and Mail cover a revolt by nine former ministers who have told Gordon Brown that he is […]
Cameron’s health policy: naive and sinister
David Cameron claims to be the friend of the NHS. But the Conservative leader revealed his hand in last week’s health speech. His policy is naive and sinister.
Public turned off Brown telephone row
Bloggers of left and right have rounded on The Sun. But the story appears to be of little interest to readers of the BBC News website.
Tory councils to blame for hidden charges, not government
Caroline Spelman, Conservative Local Government shadow, has sought to blame Tory local council tax rises on Whitehall - even though they are set locally.