Default

Latest articles

News
The lord chancellor said Britain should not adopt a written constitution
Falconer rejects idea of written constitution

The constitutional affairs secretary last night attacked the idea of introducing a written constitution in the UK. Lord Falconer said such a move would open the door to a US-style supreme court that would interfere with the sovereignty of parliament and alter the relationship between the government and the judiciary. “I’m not in favour of… Read more »

News
Age Concern warn that closing rural post offices could cut off elderly people
Post office closures leave pensioners isolated

Pensioners risk having their “lifeline” cut unless the government reaches a decision on the future of the 8,000 rural post officers in Britain, Age Concern has warned. A report by the charity notes the 144 rural post offices that Royal Mail was forced to shut last year, and warns more are likely to be closed… Read more »