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Sport, sexuality and social progress
Friday, 28 May, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Sport, sexuality and social progress

From France to Argentina, gay rights are increasingly being recognised and enshrined in law. Yet in the world of sport, retrogressive social attitudes are forcing many high profile stars to conceal their sexuality.

The Future of the Labour Party: where New meets Old
Friday, 28 May, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
The Future of the Labour Party: where New meets Old

A coalition between the Old and New factions of the Labour Party need not compromise the politics of either but could give rise to a new Labour party, with the hope and excitement of 1997 strengthened by the realism of today.

Another World Is Possible: An Interview with John McDonnell MP
Sunday, 23 May, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Another World Is Possible: An Interview with John McDonnell MP

(c) Sarah Evans
I had been chasing John McDonnell for an interview ever since he announced his candidacy. When I finally spoke with him, late last Thursday evening, he had just arrived at his constituency …

China school violence indicates wider tensions
Saturday, 15 May, 2010 – 9:10 | View Comments
China school violence indicates wider tensions

The recent spate of violent attacks against schools in China betrays a deeper set of social and political problems stemming from rapid economic growth and government repression.

Blue + Yellow= Government?
Saturday, 8 May, 2010 – 9:59 | View Comments
Blue + Yellow= Government?

At this time of economic uncertainty and public disrespect of Parliament, Cameron has the chance to reach out to the Liberal Democrats and deliver policies in the national interest.

Election by Television?
Friday, 30 Apr, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Election by Television?

There has been concern that the electorate will get carried away by appearance rather than quality of debate. Have the TV debates made this election a presidential election?

Debating education in Ealing
Thursday, 22 Apr, 2010 – 8:15 | View Comments
Debating education in Ealing

Education has been the subject of passionate discussion for a long time in the newspapers and in public debates. Last year, the Spectator magazine debated the motion “Grammar schools are best” at the Royal Geographic Society …

Education education education… at what cost?
Thursday, 22 Apr, 2010 – 8:15 | View Comments
Education education education… at what cost?

(c) BdwayDiva1
It’s no coincidence that my generation finds itself better qualified than our parents and grandparents, but also deeper in debt than our parents ever were in their early twenties. Thirty years ago, 5% of …

Has Operation Iraqi Freedom failed the Iraqi people?
Sunday, 11 Apr, 2010 – 15:03 | View Comments
Has Operation Iraqi Freedom failed the Iraqi people?

With Iraq struggling to form a new government, is the picture any better than seven years ago?

Are the Republicans better off without Sarah Palin?
Saturday, 10 Apr, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Are the Republicans better off without Sarah Palin?

Speculation about Sarah Palin’s presidential ambitions has been ripe since 2008 but would a Palin run help the Republicans? Gary Moore argues that both would be better off without the other.

Cern Up and Running: leaving Britain’s scientists behind?
Friday, 9 Apr, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Cern Up and Running: leaving Britain’s scientists behind?

The HLC is up and running. This is science fiction in the real world, a push towards the future, but it is a future that some fear Britain will struggle to be a part of.

‘It’s the economy, stupid’
Friday, 9 Apr, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
‘It’s the economy, stupid’

Is the debate on NI contributions a harbinger of what’s to come on the campaign and does it risk crowding discussion of other policy areas such as health and education?