David Miliband’s ‘Politics must Change’ speech and why his vision for ‘reform’ is part of – rather than the solution to – this crisis

In today’s Guardian Miliband Senior writes: ‘Imagine political parties focused between elections on mobilising their resources at local level to […]
by JJ
on Jun 21
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Budgetary pressure, political will and the lack of a debate over public service privatisation has seen G4S grow exponentially
by JJ
on Jun 21
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Sir Jeremy Heywood: Cuts may last until 2020

The Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood, has said spending cuts could continue until 2020, according to sources at a well-known […]
by JJ
on Jun 21
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Chief inspector of constabulary says vulnerable victims – including many who are disabled – are 'slipping through the net'
by JJ
on Jun 21
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