The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
A People's War: Brenda Boardman | The shadow over Brown's plan's to change the way we are governed: … More…
Available for subscribers to download now, in the Print Magazine section.
William Hague, Edward Davey, David Heathcoat-Amory and Gisela Stuart on the Lisbon Treaty, Lembit Opik on Property and Help the Aged on Pensions.
Author: William Hague, Edward Davey, David Heathcoat-Amory, Gisela Stuart, Lembit Opik and Kate Jopling
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , Letters
Jon Davis suggests that Brown and Darling’s attempt to tilt to the left may have backfired and points to signs that they are moving back to the middle ground.
Ben Broadbent explains why fiscal policy might be an appropriate tool for stabilising the economy in the midst of a credit crunch.
Simon Kirby concludes that wholesale reform of the fiscal rules is Darling’s best option.
Andrew Lewis, Director of the Northern Way, considers the case for a progressive economic agenda for the northern regions.
John Cullinane recounts the evolutionary process that has ultimately led to a welcome simplification of the personal tax code.
Author: John Cullinane
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , , CGT, Capital Gains Tax, Taxation
Alex de Walle reflects on ten years of conflict in Darfur and suggests that peace in the region is a fading dream.
Christopher Dandeker analyses the likely prospect of continued strain on the British armed forces in light of a recent report published by the Commons Defence Committee.
Author: Christopher Dandeker
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , Army Recruitment, Christopher Dandeker
Rachel Western warns that the waste treatment strategy employed at the Sellafield plutonium complex actually enhances the risk posed by the nuclear waste housed there.
Author: Rachel Western
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , Nuclear Waste, Plutonium Separation
Duncan Hadfield describes how biofuels can play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact cars, especially in an agriculturally-rich country such as Britain.
Bridget Woodman argues for an overhaul of renewable energy policy in light of EU targets that make the renewable obligations in the Energy Bill irrelevant.
Author: Bridget Woodman
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , , Feed in Tariffs, Renewables, Renewables Obligation
Mark Carne explores how a competitive European natural gas market could help bridge the gap between ambitious green house gas emissions targets and practical emissions reduction.
Andrew Blick speculates on the nature of civil service reforms likely to be included in the forthcoming draft bill. (WHAT WILL IT ACTUALLY BE CALLED?)
Sir Malcom Rifkind responds to critics and explains how his proposed English Grand Committee would actually preserve the Union.
Author: Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , English Grand Committee, English Question
Anne Owers criticises the government’s plan to build ‘Titan’ prisons by pointing out that efficiency and effectiveness are not always the same thing.
Dr Richard House cites early life childcare as the most urgent challenge of the 21st century and explains why short-termist, balance-sheet type thinking simply won’t do.
Reviewing the Conservative report More Ball Games, Paul Cooper concludes that it makes a good start but that the real battle for safe, outdoor play areas still lies ahead.
Chris Mole MP expresses confidence in the Planning Bill as it heads to the House of Lords.
Baroness Barker highlights aspects of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill that proved contentious in the House of Lords and will require further clarification in the Commons.
STEPHEN O'BRIEN MP recounts how human rights issues underpinned Commons debate on the Health and Social Care Bill.
Author: Stephen O’Brien MP
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , care quality commission, social care
ALAN DASHWOOD sets out why the change in the status of the Charter seems unlikely to prove more than a formality.
Author: Alan Dashwood
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: Charter of Fundamental Rights, Treaty of Lisbon, European Treaty Reform Bill
Professor JULIAN SAVULESCU argues that to ban research because of fears about reproductive cloning is to throw the baby out with the bath water.
Author: Julian Savulescu
Published: 10th March 2008
Filed Under: , , , , , , Cloning, Embryo, Stem Cell, Fertilisation
PETER SNOWDON examines a recently published history of New Labour for clues to the future