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Lobbying Bill still a threat to Freedom of Speech
10 January 2014
After a brief pause in developments, the Government now plans to amend the gagging bill to exempt smaller charities ahead of the 2015 general election. This latest u-turn will increase the amount campaigners can spend on the election.
EU Official calls 'Invasion of Foreigners' a populist myth.
10 January 2014
Top EU official, Viviane Reding has said that the 'invasion of foreigners' is a populist myth and that David Cameron is lying to British voters in order to distract UK citizens from the country's real problems ahead of the 2015 general election.
George Osborne targets cuts to public welfare and the public sector in speech.
07 January 2014
It seems yet again that George Osborne is targeting the poor and vulnerable, insisting that £25bn more cuts must be made in 2015.
Barristers express discontent at proposal for legal aid cuts
07 January 2014
On Monday, Barristers and Solicitors took to the streets to voice their discontent at the proposed introduction of price-competitive tendering. This will include a £220m annual cut to the criminal legal aid budget by the Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling.
Launch of Women's Assembly Against Austerity
12 December 2013
Over 40 female leaders signed a letter to the Guardian this week calling for a Women's Assembly Against Austerity to be launched on 22 February 2014 at London's Conway Hall. The signatories included Carolyn Jones, Director of the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) and Vice-Chair of the Morning Star; and member of the IER's Executive Committee Barbara Switzer.
Maternity pay 'could be cut' in 2015
12 December 2013
Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted that he will not protect parental pay from overall budget cuts in 2015.
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