March 2010
Job Guarantees give hope to long-term unemployed
The Government has extended the Future Jobs Fund to everyone out of work and claiming benefits for two years. This progressive policy is a cause for celebration.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, March 30th
The Conservative’s pledge to hold off Labour’s planned rise in national insurance dominates the papers coverage of Channel 4’s chancellors’ […]
Majority of mothers support Sure Start & warn against cuts
A charity has today published research showing nearly 70 per cent of mums will be less likely to vote for a party that cut free childcare places or tax credits.
Speccie rebuked for Liddle’s “goat curry” rant
The Spectator have been rebuked by the Press Complaints Commission for Rod Liddle's inaccurate "goat curry" blog.
Post bank announcement is welcome news
The Post Office is to receive £1,280 million to provide new financial services and to improve financial inclusion through credit unions and weekly budget plans.
Lib Dems: Our tax plans are fair and progressive
As the person responsible for drafting the Lib Dem manifesto I wanted to respond to the report on our proposal to raise the income tax threshold to £10,000.