Issue 72: 2016 09 22: The Rules of the Game (John Watson)

22 September 2016 The Rules of the Game What is this talk of gerrymandering? By John Watson “I have never believed in questioning or second-guessing the decision of the referee.” The words appear in the final paragraph of David Laws’ book Coalition and the referee he is referring to is the British electorate which so brutally… Continue reading Issue 72: 2016 09 22: The Rules of the Game (John Watson)

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Week in Brief – UK

25 February 2016 Week in Brief: UK SUGAR: An investigation has found that hot flavoured drinks sold in outlets such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee contain very high levels of sugar – as much as 25 teaspoons which is the equivalent of 3 times the amount in a can of Coca Cola. Both companies said… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Week in Brief – UK

Issue 35: 2016 01 14: Week in Brief: UK

14 January 2016 Week in Brief: UK EU REFERENDUM: David Cameron has changed his mind and has said that he will allow minsters to campaign in favour of the UK leaving the EU. The effect is to suspend the usual principle of collective cabinet responsibility. DOCTORS’ STRIKE: The strike of junior doctors has started, after… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 01 14: Week in Brief: UK

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