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Our Money: why we deserve to know how much Mark Elms earns
Wednesday, 14 Jul, 2010 – 15:00 | View Comments
Our Money: why we deserve to know how much Mark Elms earns

While we don’t have a right to know how Mr Elms spends his money we do deserve to know how much he’s earning so that in a time of austerity and cutbacks we can be sure we are getting value for money.

Has the Church of England done enough to stay united?
Wednesday, 14 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Has the Church of England done enough to stay united?

The Church of England is once more mired in a complex and weighty issue – that of women being allowed to be ordained as bishops. Will this be the stone that causes the Church to shatter?

There’s nothing ‘tolerant’ about allowing Iran to stone women
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
There’s nothing ‘tolerant’ about allowing Iran to stone women

When Iran decides stoning is a suitable punishment for adultery, I say to hell with tolerance – there is nothing worth tolerating in the Iranian government’s attitude towards its people

Camp David: 10 years on
Sunday, 11 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Camp David: 10 years on

10 years on from Camp David a resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict looks remote as ever. For that, Israel must shoulder the blame and accept responsibility before we can move forward.

The rise of the Red Baron: John Prescott enters the House of Lords
Saturday, 10 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
The rise of the Red Baron: John Prescott enters the House of Lords

John Prescott became Baron Prescott of Kingston-Upon-Hull this week. Does this display a shift in the second chamber’s role, or a lack of purpose in the Lords?

In the Pursuit of Happiness
Friday, 9 Jul, 2010 – 17:33 | View Comments
In the Pursuit of Happiness

Two blocks from Ground Zero plans for a new Muslim community centre are currently in development. The decision, which was ratified in May by a local community board voting 29-1 in favour, has provoked strong reactions from the community.

Putting Lipstick on PIIGS?
Friday, 9 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Putting Lipstick on PIIGS?

Why are Europe and America taking different measures towards their economies, and just how different are they?

Truth and compensation
Thursday, 8 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Truth and compensation

Torture is unreservedly condemned by western civilisation. Indeed, freedom from torture is one of the few unqualified rights recognised in the United Kingdom. What will the proposed inquiry into the alleged complicity of UK security services in the torture of terror suspects achieve?

Tough times ahead for job-seeking graduates
Wednesday, 7 Jul, 2010 – 13:00 | View Comments
Tough times ahead for job-seeking graduates

New reports paint rather a sorry scene for students leaving university in search of their life’s calling. Is there any hope?

Tears for 52 dead five years on
Wednesday, 7 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Tears for 52 dead five years on

Five years after the tragic 7/7 bombings, a report by the Centre for Social Cohesion delves into the psyche of British-Islamic relations.

Clegg’s ideas for reform are nothing of the sort
Tuesday, 6 Jul, 2010 – 16:00 | View Comments
Clegg’s ideas for reform are nothing of the sort

Are Nick Clegg’s proposals for reforming the British Constitution beginning to look like more of the same than the ‘change’ that was promised during the election?

Is there a point to exams anymore?
Tuesday, 6 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Is there a point to exams anymore?

The coalition government is planning to shake up the British education system by abolishing the AS Level, following year on year criticism that exams are getting easier. Is the coalition taking the right steps by overhauling British education and what alternatives are on offer?