Podcast: Learning From New Zealand
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009For many around the world the Government of Helen Clarke in New Zealand was something of an inspiration. Clarke’s Labour Party led a series of progressive coalition governments that set about rebuilding the country— both socially and economically — and blowing away years of right wing, National Party, government. But after nine years in [...]
The Campaign for Real Keynesism
Friday, March 20th, 2009As unemployment soars the government must surely take the opportunity offered by the forthcoming budget to dish up some old fashioned Keynesian investment. While we probably had no chance in bailing out the banks this investment will not provide the benefits that Keynes had in mind.
Cruddas on Tour
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009Suddenly the defeated Deputy Leader candidate is the person most in demand to support Birmingham’s marginal seats. Is this the start of a concerted campaign for change?
Laming’s Latest Review
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Perhaps the most important issue raised by the Laming Review this morning has been the recruitment and retention of Social Worker. Surely it is now time to elevate the Social Work Profession from its honorary position as ‘cinderella’ of the public sector professions?
Freeing Data Will Change Politics Dramatically
Thursday, March 12th, 2009The spin of government has left me quite cold these last few week, hence the silence of the blog. As Bob Piper says I do blow hot and cold about my blogging. But I don’t want to post things when I feel I have nothing to say!
Today, however, sees the launch of a truly important [...]
Compass West Midlands on Transport - This Saturday
Thursday, March 12th, 2009Trains, Planes and Automobiles, or People, Places and Planet?
Getting around in the West Midlands after the crunch.
The West Midlands Transport system is crumbling, some would say in crisis. But who should be the prime beneficiaries of new transport investment in our region?
In this event Compass will explore the issues around the creation of a sustainable [...]
Campaigning and Sex
Sunday, March 1st, 2009I see from Tribune that Hazel Blears is reputed to have said that campaigning is like sex. If you’re not enjoying it, you’re not doing it right. (This does sound like something Hazel would say).
Makes you wonder what she thinks about not governing right
