Labour's big, bad idea

Article Abstract:

The Labour party's 'Diversity and Excellence' document, which sets down its latest views on education policy, is misguided and dangerous. It shows a belief that parental choice can be made widely available, which will not be the case, and it creates an illusion of achieving 'parity of esteem' between different types of school. It plans to distinguish between 'foundation' and 'community' schools, which will have equal status and funding. This is in fact a rejection of the principle of comprehensive education.

Planning, Education and state, Education policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom)

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Labour's mission is power, not the poor

Article Abstract:

The UK government is misguided in its belief that using the tax system to redistribute wealth is an outdated approach. There are many people still in desperate financial need, and they will only be helped if the government is prepared to place a larger financial burden on the wealthy. The government's decision to make no changes to the taxation levels set by the previous Conservative administration means that the very poor will not be able to improve their situation.

Column, Social policy, Income distribution

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... and why Labour is stumbling

Article Abstract:

Tony Blair was elected leader of the Labour party as he was widely seen as the most suitable person to lead the party to an election victory. However, this is no longer enough to secure continued support. He continues to share the basic beliefs of the core of the Labour party, but the time has now come for him to make his ideological position clearer. There is growing concern about policy, and he must act quickly to deal with this.

Political activity, Blair, Tony

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