Tag Archives: Social Mobility

What a difference 5 days make

Nick Clegg is due to outline the government’s strategy for social mobility today. It’s one of the things that the Lib Dems have always said themselves to be particularly concerned about – and it’s one of the things that Tories … Continue reading

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Don’t leave Afghan women behind when making for the exit

Let’s talk about Afghanistan. I know, I know –we’ve been talking about it for years and haven’t you noticed there are all kinds of interesting uprisings happening elsewhere? But bear with me – this year will, after all, see the … Continue reading

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Barnsley Shows That The Coalition Must Do More To Reach Out To Working Class Voters

The result in Barnsley Central was a disappointing one for both constituent parts of the coalition.  Although the Liberals humbling sixth has taken most of the headlines, CCHQ can hardly be celebrating the Conservatives coming a poor third.   Although … Continue reading

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Barwell and the Big Society

I’m proud to come from Barwell in Leicestershire and hope to represent it on the local Borough Council after May’s elections. If you only believed the lazy and sensationalistic reporting about Barwell, by the London-based media, following a couple of … Continue reading

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The Opportunities Offered By Internships Should Not Be Auctioned Off At Black Tie Balls

There was a worrying article in yesterday’s Mail On Sunday about internships being auctioned off at the £400 a head ‘Black and White Ball’ in an attempt to raise money for Conservative Party coffers.  I’m hoping that the article is … Continue reading

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