The migrant crisis in Calais has assumed tragic proportions, with several of the people trying to enter the UK having lost their lives in the process. Attempts by politicians in the UK and France to solve the crisis have so… Read More ›
Welfare
Politicians need to level with the public
Peter Mandelson says politicians need to be more ‘honest’ Peter Mandelson said on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 last Sunday that Labour politicians should be more “honest” with the public about how they would cut spending if they form… Read More ›
Building on the green belt: Nicky Gavron no, David Lammy yes
A major divide has opened up in the London Labour establishment between Nicky Gavron (Labour Chair of the London Assembly Planning Committee) and David Lammy (first declared candidate for the London Mayoralty election in 2016). Nicky Gavron’s view Nicky Gavron… Read More ›
The Pope is unkind to grandmothers, but he has lessons for us all
This post features excerpts from the recent speech by Pope Francis to the European Parliament on 25h November. The speech is wide ranging, addressing many issues currently affecting Europe, including: human rights versus responsibilities, our treatment of the elderly, the… Read More ›
We Need a Holistic Approach to Elderly Care in the UK
The provision of care to elderly people in the UK needs a new approach. At present elderly care is mainly provided by local authorities and not by the NHS. Carers typically visit clients one or more times a day, providing… Read More ›
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