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What’s wrong with identity cards?
03.02.2010 // by Simon Richards // View comments
The debate on identity cards has now been raging for so long that, at times, like the pro and anti-hunting lobbies, rage is indeed too often the principal feature of the argument. Why do those of us who oppose identity cards object so strongly to their introduction? More »
Power2010 is not republican, but it offers some positive reforms
02.02.2010 // by Graham Smith // View comments
lthough the reforms offered for debate by Power2010 fall short of the fundamental changes Britain needs, and certainly don't go far enough to challenge the underlying structure of British politics, they should nonetheless be welcomed by all those interested in furthering the cause of democracy. More »
Why we need an elected upper house
01.02.2010 // by Robson Brown // View comments
A hundred years ago in 1910, the House of Lords in the UK forcefully tried to prevent the elected government, elected on a popular landslide, from introducing progressive taxation on the extremely wealthy, and a scheme of national insurance for the ill and injured. More »
Why the government must scrap ID Cards and roll back the database state
01.02.2010 // by Sophie Bertrand // View comments
The "facts" we have been told about ID cards cutting crime and illegal immigration into this country are utter tripe. More »
Why I’m supporting stronger local government
20.01.2010 // by James Legge // View comments
The tendency to centralise government has had a negative impact on many communities. More »
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