January 2010
Toronto terror case reveals similar pattern to previous al-Qaeda plots
The ‘Toronto 18’ case is important for what it tells us about radicalisation in Nrth America & how the situation there is a mirror image of the UK a decade ago.
Grayling’s household defence plans slammed as “state-sponsored revenge”
Shadow Home Sec. Chris Grayling's plans for a "grossly disproportionate" test for household defence have been branded "state-sponsored revenge" by a top lawyer.
Cable sets out economic vision, but tax policy could be more “radical”
Vince Cable set out his economic manifesto today. But he conceded that his party's flagship tax policy was not as radical as other approaches to redistribution.
Scottish public sector fat cats face pay freeze
The SNP Government will enforce pay freezes for top public sector managers and civil servants. A pay freeze is critical to Lib Dem support for the budget.
Council misinterprets Disability Discrimination Act over school trip
Highland Council cancelled a school trip for Crown Primary School. The council has been criticised for misinterpreting the Disability Discrimination Act.
Northern Ireland on the edge as Robinson and McGuinness hold “defining talks”
Gordon Brown & Brian Cowen will hold talks in Downing St. today while Martin McGuinness & Peter Robinson meet at Stormont on a crucial day for Northern Ireland.