* general election 2010
The Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, Philip Egan, who has responsibility for Guernsey, has threatened to close three state schools on the Bailiwick after objecting to an aspect of the proposed new anti-discrimination law. The Discrimination Ordinance, which will be debated by the States of Guernsey tomorrow, is set to outlaw religious discrimination, including teaching staff in schools, so… Read more »
Tax rise payments from over 8 million people needed to fund NHS litigation An influential parliamentary committee has been warned by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) that the Health and Social Care Levy of 1.25% could be swallowed up by the amounts being paid out each year in NHS clinical negligence claims. In evidence to… Read more »
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By Matt Ince Bookmakers have installed the Green Party as favourites to win in the South East constituency of Brighton Pavilion. Paddy Power – Ireland’s largest bookmaker – recently placed the odds at 4-7 in favour of Green Party candidate Caroline Lucas MEP winning the Brighton seat, establishing her as a clear favourite ahead of… Read more »
By Marina Kim Gordon Brown’s launch of Labour’s election manifesto did not significantly affect the party’s poll ratings. A daily Sun/YouGov poll has the Conservatives and Labour both gaining two points up with the Tories holding a six point lead at 39% and Labour at 33%, the Liberal Democrats make no change at 20%. A… Read more »
