July 2010
Lib Dem support in free fall
Just 40% of Lib Dem voters approve of the Coalition's performance. The dramatic fall-off in support sees twice as many deserters switching to Labour as to the Tories.
Papers in turmoil as campaign launched to save the Mirror
The latest newspaper circulation figures come as Trinity Mirror announced the axing of 200 more staff, on top of the loss of 1,700 jobs, one in five of all jobs, from the group last year.
How Cable’s university tax may become a long-term burden
In the pursuit of implementing policies that will benefit the society as a whole in the name of fairness and progression, Vince Cable announced last week his intent of abolishing the current system of subsidised loans by possibly replacing it with a university tax.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 20th
The FT reports that the Government’s case for cancelling an £80m loan to a Sheffield engineering company has been undermined […]
Exclusive: Top climate denier tweeting links to BNP propaganda
Anthony Watts’ latest source of information is none other than the British National Party – yes, those known to the rest of us as the British Nazi Party.
Holyrood urged not to rule out introducing tuition fees
The Scottish Government has been told not to rule out the introduction of tuition fees for university students as part of the ongoing debate over how to fund higher education.