Brown's first year

Friday, 27 Jun 2008 14:39

Shelter: Credit crunch 'overshadowed decisions'

Friday, 27, Jun 2008 12:00

Adam Sampson, chief executive of Shelter, comments on Gordon Brown's first year in power:

"Gordon Brown's commitment to building more affordable homes was politically very brave and entirely sensible.

"It's a shame the credit crunch and subsequent downturn in the housing market have overshadowed what was a strong gut decision."

Climate change talks
World nations are meeting in Poznan, Poland, for a fortnight of negotiations on a climate treaty to succeed the Kyoto protocol. PEGIGWC: Don't hide behind credit crunch UNFCCC: Expect disappointment

Tory arrest
Damien Green, shadow immigration minister, was arrested last night and had his home, constituency offices and Westminster offices searched by counter terrorism officers. Tories: Green denies wrongdoing Met: Decision taken without ministerial advice Green: I was astonished to be arrested

School leaving age
The age at which teenagers remain in compulsory education or training will be increased from 16 to 18 over the next seven years, starting this week. Tories: Badly thought out policy Voice: A potential minefield Labour: For a fair society

Cannabis reclassification
Cannabis will become a class B drug again after the last opportunity for opponents to stop reclassification failed in the House of Lords. Home Office: Reclassification deters users