August 2010
Abbott: green tech key to deficit reduction
Dianne Abbott has called for the next Labour leader to make the party greener. In an interview with Resonance FM she said green tech was the key to deficit reduction.
Cameron silent on use of British territory for illegal US military build-up
The tiny British territory of Diego Garcia is being used for a US military build up. David Cameron is silent on the issue.
The Week outside Westminster
Scotland • The Herald warned of a winter of discontent. It was reported that the Coalition’s welfare reforms will cost […]
The loophole in the coalition’s 10:10 carbon pledge
The Coalition are using a loophole to help achieve their 10:10 carbon pledge. The Sustainable Development Commission warned about the ruse before being scrapped.
Cuts Watch: The consequences of Mr Osborne
George Osborne used his emergency Budget to cut public spending by an additional £32 billion by 2014-15. The growing list of cuts underway makes for painful reading.
Send us your suggestions for the year’s most influential left wingers
We are compiling a list of the top 50 most influential left wing thinkers of 2010 – politicians, journalists, bloggers, think tankers, academics, campaigners – and we need your input; please email [email protected] with your suggestions by the end of next week, midnight Sunday 22nd August.