Why are public services run by private companies?
This question comes up time and time again. The rush to privatisation started in the 1980’s and was…
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An EU referendum is going to happen. Will we back it or oppose it?
Last night the polls closed. You’re probably thinking that August (during an Olympics) is a strange time for…
The Olympics have been a triumph of collectivism
Well that was unexpected. Before the games, I like so many others, was highly questioning of everything they…
The farcical and tragic case of Bob Ashford
Bob Ashford was recently selected as Labour’s Police and Crime Commissioner candidate for Avon and Somerset. It wasn’t…
Pussy Riot – Russia now realises the eyes on the world are upon it
It has just been announced that the verdict in the Pussy Riot trial will be given on 17th…
A good day for democracy
Nick Clegg announced on Monday that the Prime Minister has decided to abandon the Lib Dems’ House of…
Francois Hollande’s new vision for Europe
François Hollande has been in power for less than six months and we are already seeing a new…
The British people don’t just want to take part, they want to win
In truly unprecedented fashion, London’s Olympic Stadium has been packed to bursting point at every stage of the…
It doesn’t matter why the Lib Dems were so naïve, it matters that we beat them
So, the Lib Dem toys are out of the pram. Having been shoved aside once again, this time…
Guns, gangs and grime
As we stood in the boxing club overlooking the sprawling Stonebridge estate, Lefty, a former member of the…
