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Monthly Archives: December 2010
CONDEM COALITION IN THE DOCK OVER SEXIST SPENDING CUTS
Far from being ‘fair’, there’s growing concern that the Government’s spending cuts are likely to have a disproportionate impact on women. So much so that The Fawcett Society is taking the matter to the High Court in an attempt to … Continue reading
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OFF WITH THEIR HEADS
If the ConDem coalition thought it was going to push through its austerity measures without protest from the hoi polloi it’s now had its inevitable rude awakening. Yesterday’s protests in London have, of course, been roundly condemned by government and … Continue reading
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PICKLES PLAYS POLITICS WITH CONDEM COUNCIL CUTS
Surprise surprise, it turns out that it’s Labour run councils in the north that will bear the brunt of Pickles’ swinging cuts to local government. Some 20 of the 30 hardest-hit councils are run by Labour, and two more by Labour in … Continue reading
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Hulture Secretary to rule on Murdoch’s UK media empire
Following The Torygraph’s bizarre outing of Vince Cables intent to oppose Murdoch’s bid for Sky, the final ruling on the takeover has now fallen to the pro-Murdoch Hulture Secretary Jeremy Cunt. You only have to read Mr Cunt’s comments below … Continue reading
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