Huw Irranca-Davies’ CIF piece on dangerous dogs goes to the heart of the problem – inaction by government to take this issue seriously. Thousands of people of all ages are being attacked by dogs every year as irresponsible dog ownership … Continue reading →

Political situation dominated by the austerity drive of the coalition government. There are internal tensions in coalition – which are not simply between parties, but also inside the parties. Most notable at the moment is the NHS Bill which is … Continue reading →

By Lipstick Socialist: trade unionist, activist and writer. What do you do on a Saturday? Last week as I trudged through the snow in central Manchester  I watched other people sat in bars and cafes with their friends laughing, bumped … Continue reading →