July 2011
Spineless Cameron fails to speak out against Brooks, Coulson or BSkyB deal
David Cameron, asked to condemn Rebekah Brooks, apologise for appointing Andy Coulson and call for a pause to the NewsCorp/BSkyB deal, failed to do so at PMQs today.
Other nations need to follow Britain’s lead to avert disaster in Africa
More than 12 million people in east Africa are facing desperate food shortages following the worst drought in 60 years, reports David Taylor.
Robinson calls for list of decommissioned weapons to be published
Northern Ireland’s first minister, Peter Robinson, has called for the government to publish in full the inventory of weapons decommissioned throughout the peace process.
Political, public and economic screw being turned on NotW
The pressure on the News of the World, News International and Rebekah Brooks over the phone hacking scandal will be ramped up today, reports Shamik Das.
Boris fighting London’s corner on housing benefit cuts? Really?!
Jenny Jones AM, leader of the Green Party on the London Assembly, exposes the reality of Boris Johnson's claim to be a champion of those hit by Housing Benefit cuts.
Climate sceptic Tory MEPs will send us sleepwalking towards disaster
David Cameron’s pledge to spur the EU into taking tougher climate action was dealt a massive blow today when Tory MEPs helped kill off emissions cut proposals.