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Toddlers who dislike spicy food ‘racist’ — Telegraph
Read more: Toddlers who dislike spicy food ‘racist’ — TelegraphThe National Children’s Bureau, which receives £12 million a year, mainly from Government funded organisations, has issued guidance to play leaders and nursery teachers advising them to be alert for racist incidents among youngsters in their care. This…
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David Cameron: Fixing our Broken Society
Read more: David Cameron: Fixing our Broken SocietyA great speech focussing on responsibility and morality: I think the time has come for me to speak out about something that has been troubling me for a long time. I have not found the words to say…
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Where have I been? Whitby
Read more: Where have I been? WhitbyIt’s been a quiet week: we had a great holiday near Whitby, at Raithwaite Hall. No mobile phone signal, no internet, walking, cycling and motorcycling: what a break. Some snaps: Ideal home?
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Jack Straw wishes to strengthen the use of anonymous evidence
Read more: Jack Straw wishes to strengthen the use of anonymous evidenceJack Straw has a case, but this story is magnificent fuel for the present debate on civil liberties. Would you mind being held for 42 days yourself, before being charged, and then convicted on the strength of anonymous…
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Despicable fighting from the Liberal Democrats
Read more: Despicable fighting from the Liberal DemocratsThe LibDems have produced an apparently independent political leaflet which appears to have a contribution from Boris backing their candidate. It also misleads about John Howell. For those who culture a reputation of being the principled people of…
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Jack Straw is trying to stifle democracy
Read more: Jack Straw is trying to stifle democracyIain Dale reports that Jack Straw wishes to prevent candidates spending money before an election. This will neuter opposition candidates in marginal seats, where, in contrast, the MP has a £10,000 a year communication allowance. read more |…
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Mary O’Hara on the spiralling cost of mental illness
Read more: Mary O’Hara on the spiralling cost of mental illnessIn the last 10 years, funding for mental health services has risen sharply. But a new report from the King’s Fund today concludes that if the government doesn’t rethink the way services are delivered and focus more resources…
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Sir Ian Blair calls time on policing targets
Read more: Sir Ian Blair calls time on policing targetsSir Ian said that if targets were picked locally, rather than being imposed by central Government, they would be “completely different”. A further change in the political weather? The BBC also reports Blair: Public ‘lack crime figures faith’.…