Category Archives: Social Justice

Protecting and promoting the UK’s democratic values

I have just been reading through a bunch of stuff related to the Government’s Free Schools project and came across this. “The Secretary of State will consider each proposal on its merits. And take into account all matters relevant to … 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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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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Rights, responsibilities, marriage and the law

The issue of whether the law should by default offer financial protection to unmarried couples has reared its head again. Sir Nicholas Wall, the President of the Family division of our courts, said in the Times yesterday (£) that because … Continue reading

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Why Should Progressive Conservatives Feel Sympathetic To A Republican Party That Backs Don’t Ask Don’t Tell?

The Republican Party could once stand proud that it had stood up and fought discrimination in all its forms.  It was the party of Abraham Lincoln, the party of that great progressive Teddy Roosevelt.  In his masterpiece about LBJ, ‘Master … Continue reading

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