‘Why Iceland’s EU referendum matters to British progressives’
On August 29, Icelanders voted on whether to resume EU membership negotiations. The results were decisive, with 47…
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We’re not safe from another financial crisis – Media and Blog roundup: March 11th 2013
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What Labour can learn from Nick Clegg
Like many millions of people I tuned out of politics a little this weekend – it was Mother’s…
Senior Lib Dem quits party from the podium at their spring conference
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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, established by Labour in Government
This coming week – Monday 11 to Friday 15 March – is National Apprenticeship Week. To mark the event,…
Quote of the day – Will Smith vs Michael Gove
Tule Hill Headteacher Lesley Morrison told the Independent: “When I was asked, at very short notice, if I…
The OBR, fiscal consolidation and the economy
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Paul Kenny no longer standing down as GMB General Secretary
Back in December we reported that: “Paul Kenny has today told the GMB Central Executive Council that he…
