Ian Dunt

David's intervention makes Ed Miliband look good

The odd couple - but at least Ed has some interesting ideas.

David Miliband's dreary article proves he's still a slippery customer.

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If Hester's bonus was immoral, so are all the others

Can we turn the corner on City culture?

The very idea that a man will not work hard for a salary of a mere £1 million is so desperate one wonders how its proponents retain a straight face as they make it.

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Ignore the outrage over Abbott - but question her judgement

Abbott was forced to apologise for the tweet

Diane Abbott's comment about white people has triggered another Twitter outrage. But behind the bluster there's evidence of weak political judgement.

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St Paul's demonstrators offer a masterclass in protest

St Paul's protest: Irritating for tourists, good for Britain

With a moderate, focused set of demands, the St Paul's protesters have offered a stinging rebuke to their detractors.

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In defence of the immigration cat

Cats make for solid evidence

A cat actually makes for good evidence in an immigration case.

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Alex Stevenson

Another voter registration retreat in the offing?

Clegg gave evidence to the Lords constitution committee this morning

Clegg gave a clear suggestion that further concessions can be expected from the government.

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Giving the unborn their say

Do her views need representing in parliament?

Protecting the interests of the unborn is important, but representing their views now poses a bit of a headache.

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Coalition won't back down over independence referendum talks

Should Scottish MPs get to vote in England-only matters?

London might have agreed to talks with the Scottish government over the terms of the independence referendum, but a little-noticed clause in their establishment of the West Lothian Question commission suggests they're not planning on budging.

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London ready to challenge SNP's referendum

London's buttoned-up approach risks alienating Scottish voters

A Scottish independence referendum could be blocked in the courts before it even happens, London is warning.

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They can't even agree on who gets to vote in the independence referendum

Who gets to vote in the Scottish independence referendum?

Such is the furore surrounding the monstrous clash of the parliaments that the second-string efforts of the SNP to rig the vote have not received much attention yet.

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Festival of Social Sciences: 2 languages: 2 brains, 2 minds, 2 cultures?

As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, the Deafness Cognition And Language Research Centre (DCAL) hosted an event exploring the powerful benefits of bilingualism in spoken and sign languages, for hearing and deaf people alike - benefits that reach hearing and deaf people alike.

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TACT: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): how to support affected children

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an incurable lifelong condition arising from brain damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities. However, if diagnosed, the right strategies can transform the lives of those affected. This new Guardian Social Care Network half-day seminar in association with TACT Fostering and Adoption will explain the condition and show what can be done to help.

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The UK Nuclear Awards is steadily becoming an anticipated annual event in the Nuclear calendar. The National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Cogent Sector Skills Council are preparing to hold their fourth collaborative Skills Awards Evening for the industry.

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