Training Manager
A number of papers this morning reported that MPs are now claiming "more than ever" or in some cases more than "at the peak of the expenses scandal". Some of … Read
"Yes vote 'would consign rest of the UK to permanent Conservative rule'" It's common to hear claims like this about the effect of Scottish independence on future UK elections. The … Read
People in England and Wales could face cheaper energy bills if Scotland votes yes to independence, according to the BBC this morning. Sources from the energy industry told the broadcaster … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
With days to go and polls showing the Yes and No campaigns for Scottish independence as neck-and neck, this week the pro-union parties have agreed to offer new powers to … Read
Crime
Ministers are delivering on a vow to get tough on sentencing, according to today's Sun: "Tough justice: lags getting longest sentences in 20 years" It's true that the average sentence … Read
"The option impossible is missing" — just one response to a Sky News tweet on Monday night on how difficult voters are finding it to get hold of trustworthy information … Read
There are 628 fewer Sure Start centres since 2010 - equivalent to losing three a week - says Labour: The Department for Education disagrees. It's been quoted as saying just … Read
Last year a viral email providing a stream of 'facts' about foreign aid found its way to MPs' inboxes. It took issue with what it saw as parties saying "we're … Read
This week's Private Eye cast an especially watchful glance over the BBC's complaints department. In an episode of Broadcasting House on 13th July journalist Jon Snow seemed to suggest that … Read
The Shadow Minister for Care and Older People - Liz Kendall - yesterday gave a speech in which she highlighted the issue of access to GP services: "now two thirds … Read
