No London arms fair if Ken or Jenny becomes Mayor
Two of the leading candidates for Mayor of London have pledged to use their powers to prevent the London arms fair taking place again if they are elected.Two of the leading candidates for Mayor of...
View ArticlePlaid slam Labour and Tories over Robin Hood Tax
Plaid Cymru have attacked the Conservatives and Labour for failing to support the introduction of a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions.Plaid Cymru have attacked the Conservatives and Labour for...
View ArticleTories told to stick by commitment to Lords reform
Unlock Democracy has written to all Conservative MPs to ask them to support their party's manifesto commitments and back the House of Lords Reform Bill.Leading democratic reform group Unlock Democracy...
View ArticleAsil Nadir conviction 'highlights need for cap on party donations'
The sentencing of former Polly Peck boss and Tory donor Asil Nadir for theft raises important issues about the relationship of big money to politics.The sentencing of former Polly Peck boss and...
View ArticleTory rally against equal marriage told it is 'out of touch'
Nearly a thousand Conservatives are due to attend a rally against same-sex marriage at lunchtime today (8 October 2012) in Birmingham.Nearly a thousand Conservatives are due to attend a rally against...
View ArticleChristians at Tory conference urged to reject cuts and side with the poor
Worshippers at the church service for Conservative Party conference have been urged to reject Tory policies and follow Jesus’ example of siding with the poor.Worshippers at the official church service...
View ArticleChristians urged to reject cuts policies and side with the poor
Worshippers at the official church service for Conservative Party conference have been urged to reject cuts policies and follow Jesus’ example of siding with the poor.Worshippers at the official church...
View ArticleChurches put government’s green credentials on trial
Four major British faith groups have warned that the Government’s draft Energy Bill would set the UK up for failure on carbon targets.Four major British faith groups have warned that the Government’s...
View ArticleWelfare minister told government is 'bullying' disabled people
While Conservatives trumpet a further £10.5 billion welfare cuts, a leading disability campaigner has told a minister to "stop bullying us".While Conservatives trumpet a further £10.5 billion welfare...
View ArticleScots Tory leader criticised for pensioner 'insult' and dodgy stats
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has been challenged to outline how much more money she thinks should be taken away from OAPs.Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has been challenged to outline how...
View ArticleMP criticises 'anti-green, anti-science forces' in parliament
Green MP Caroline Lucas has criticised the appointment of Conservative climate sceptic Peter Lilley to a key environmental scrutiny role.Green MP Caroline Lucas has criticised the appointment of...
View ArticleUK working-age benefits freeze 'will hit millions'
The UK Chancellor’s announcement about freezing working-age benefits from 2016, hailed at the recent Conservative Party conference, is a 'blow to millions'.The UK Chancellor’s announcement about...
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