The blacklisting scandal – and Labour’s weak response
For decades trade unionists in construction suspected that blacklisting took place. In an industry where workers frequently move sites…
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It’s time to hear Labour’s plan for the recovery
In Ben Goldacre’s bestselling book, Bad Science, he explains how quack treatments appear to heal people. “Illnesses are…
One nation innovation – key themes for our science policy
At the Conservative Party Conference it was noticeable that both the Chancellor and the Prime Minister tried to…
Voter registration is about to fall off a cliff
Hands up if you know your National Insurance number. If you are telling the truth much less than…
The Tories are about to get a boost on the economy – here’s why Labour shouldn’t panic
Today the GDP figures are released, and we are able to officially confirm what David Cameron knew yesterday…
PMQs Verdict: Rattled Cameron’s omnishambolic performance makes Miliband look like a credible alternative PM
David Cameron wanted nothing more than to talk about positive statistics today – so much so that he…
To defend a blank piece of paper, the SNP spent £8000 of taxpayers’ money on legal fees
Yesterday the Scottish Government announced that specific legal advice on EU membership and an independent Scotland did not exist and…
Ignore the Tory spin machine – winning in Corby and East Northamptonshire will be tough
The Tory spin machine has been working overtime these past few weeks, playing down their chances of winning…
The debates could be great for Miliband – he should embrace them
There’s much talk in the Westminister/Media worlds today about the third US Presidential debate which took place in…
“Miliband booed.” How many more times do we want to see that headline?
Yesterday Mark Ferguson suggested that it might be the time to bring Alastair Campbell back to Labour. He’s…
