Updated: 2010-07-31 19:25:00
Commenting on George Osborne's announcement that the Ministry of Defence will be responsible for the cost of replacing Trident, Liberal Democrat MP, Sir Menzies Campbell said: "This confirmation of what had already been predicted makes it essential that the case for like-for-like replacement of Trident should, as the Liberal Democrats have agreed, be part of the Strategic Defence Review. "How can you possibly take on such a large financial commitment as Trident without considering the military and political implications? "If fierce cuts are to be made in Britain's conventional forces, surely we have to consider whether replacing Trident can be ...
Updated: 2010-07-31 19:20:00
Last Thursday, Employment Relations Minister Ed Davey announced the end of the default retirement age. This will give people the freedom to choose their own retirement date rather than being forced to stop working when they reach the age of 65. Commenting, Ed Davey said: "With more and more people wanting to extend their working lives we should not stop them just because they have reached a particular age. We want to give individuals greater choice and are moving swiftly to end discrimination of this kind. "Older workers bring with them a wealth of talent and experience as employees and ...
Updated: 2010-07-31 09:33:00
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Updated: 2010-07-31 00:09:34
Its my last shout out for the Total Politics Top 100 blogs nominations. Spidey is under no illusions that she will make the short list, but stranger things have happened! It's that time of year again, when Total Politics asks ... Continue reading →
Updated: 2010-07-29 16:27:03
To Work or Not to Work – That is the Question
The Coalition Government is planning on slashing fixed state retirement age from 65, this means no longer will employers be able to sack people just because they’re old.
It will become law in october and will give OAP’s the choice to retire or continue working.
This is [...]
Updated: 2010-07-28 18:04:18
Home Secretary Theresa May has indicated in a speech that the ASBO’s (Anti-Social Behavioural Order) might be scrapped.
May said in a speech today it is “time to move beyond” ASBO’s, indicating the potential scrapping in England and Wales.
Launching the new review system Theresa May said it was time to “stop tolerating” bad behaviour.
I have to [...]
Updated: 2010-07-26 14:52:53
On Wiki-Leak 90,000 Top Secret Afghan Details/Records were published, but The White House has condemned the Publication as “irresponsible” and a threat to “National Security”.
This is a Delicate issue, the publication could either catch lies and fibs within the MoD and Army (if they are stretching and altering the truth). Or it could as [...]
Updated: 2010-07-25 18:36:59
Seems Like He Got What’s Coming to Him – Serves Him for Being Racist
Tory MP Philip Hollobone May Face Criminal Prosecution for claiming he will not talk to constituents who wear the Burqa/Nijab.
Philip Hollobone in one brief sentence not completed his duty to represent the people in his constituency… basically his job.
I hope if he [...]
Updated: 2010-07-23 12:43:53
Australia’s Meat Trade Fights EU Food Ban.
In Australia they can legally kill and eat Kangaroo’s, something I didn’t really know about. But this has come under fierce debate, people are objecting to the killing of the animal in order to sell the meat to the open market because if a mother Roo is shot with [...]
Updated: 2010-07-22 21:09:20
Ian Tomlinson 47, an innocent newspaper seller was murdered last year after he got caught up in clashes with police and protesters in G20.
Video was recorded that showed; Ian Tomlinson (who wasn’t protesting or causing any trouble; just walking across the pavement with his head down, hands in pockets and minding his own business) was [...]
Updated: 2010-07-21 01:01:44
Forget 2014 – We want it all… We Want it NOW!
Prime Minister David Cameron says UK troops could leave Afghanistan as soon as next year. This was announced at the US visit by PM David Cameron.
David Cameron Told the BBC the same could be expected of UK forces “based on conditions on the ground”.
This is [...]
Updated: 2010-07-21 01:01:07
When David’s Away – The Clegginator Will Play.
At 12:00pm Nick Clegg is taking over PMQ’s (Prime Minister Questions) on his own.
Nick Clegg slips on his big-boy shoes and takes over PMQ’s for Prime Minister David Cameron who’s currently is on his US Visit.
Good Luck PM-Free Clegg.
Author: Caleb Law age: 13
Updated: 2010-07-19 16:15:05
Schools Secretary Michael Gove can’t catch a break, teachers and pupils are now protesting outside Westminster over the axed school buildings.
Schools Secretary Michael Gove has caused problems previously after making 25 errors on a list of axed BSF (Building Schools For the Future).
He had to release 5 more lists till he got the schools being [...]
Updated: 2010-07-19 14:43:43
Remember during the General Election 2010 that big society that the Tories were ‘waffling’ about?… well David Cameron has launched that plan, and he’s serious.
It gives more power to the people lets them have more control over their community and control the funding for projects and it sounds great… on paper.
When I look deeper and [...]
