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Monthly Archives: May 2011
May 31 2011
Time is ticking on climate change: we urgently need a new, legally binding agreement with concrete measures to reduce greenhouse gases
1 CommentTweet Ahead of the 17th United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Durban in November, Mary Robinson, President of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice (MRFCJ), writes that now, more than ever, a legally binding agreement on climate change … Continue reading
Posted by: May 31, 2011
Tagged with: Cancun, climate change, COP17, Kyoto Protocol, politics, power, UK, uk government
May 30 2011
A year into the coalition, the new policy landscape means that local authorities and public services face greater risks and uncertainty, and will have to learn new skills in order to drive practical solutions
Leave a commentTweet The first year of the coalition government has seen a real redefinition of the relationship between individuals and the state. As social enterprises and charities look to play a much more active role in service delivery, Faith Boardman of … Continue reading
Posted by: May 30, 2011
Tagged with: austerity, government, local government, policy, politics, power, public services, public spending, recession
May 29 2011
Book Review: Understanding British Party Politics
1 CommentTweet Natalie Dzerins reviews Stephen Driver’s clear and concise book on the nature of party politics in the UK, aimed at undergraduate students. Understanding British Party Politics. Stephen Driver. Polity. April 2011. Find this book at: Google Books Amazon Understanding … Continue reading
Posted by: May 29, 2011
Tagged with: british politics, coalition, Conservatives, Gordon Brown, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, political study, Tony Blair
May 29 2011
Book Review: Untying the Knot: Marriage, The State and The Case for Their Divorce
Leave a commentTweet Amy Watson reviews a theoretically rigorous and intellectually compelling argument for the renegotiation of the liberal state’s definition of marriage, although we shouldn’t expect to see David Cameron discussing the possibility anytime soon. Untying the Knot: Marriage, The State … Continue reading
Posted by: May 29, 2011
Tagged with: civil partnerships, David Cameron, equality, Gender, gender inequality, marriage, power, royal wedding, social care, social policy, state
May 28 2011
Growing tensions over the NHS, Obama’s in town, and the Big Society re-launches (again): round up of political blogs for 21 – 27 May
Leave a commentTweet Chris Gilson, Paul Rainford and Amy Mollett take a look at the week in political blogging Huhne/cabinet reshuffles Guido Fawkes opens up a ‘second front’ on Chris Huhne with allegations of spending over election limits, but Mark Pack says these … Continue reading
Posted by: May 28, 2011
Tagged with: big society, Chris Huhne, David Cameron, Ed Mili, George Osborne, government, health reform, Localism and the Big Society, NHS, Obama, politics, social media, superinjunction, UK, uk government, Vince Cable, weekly round up
May 27 2011
The demise of Northern Ireland’s first power-sharing administration offers valuable insights for conflict resolution and policy worldwide.
Leave a commentTweet Examining the failure of early attempts to end Northern Ireland’s troubles, Michael Kerr draws on new research to present two contrasting approaches to British policy in Northern Ireland and the complexities of applying consociational democracy to a divided society … Continue reading
Posted by: May 27, 2011
Tagged with: government, Ireland, Northern Ireland, politics, Stormont, UK, uk government
May 26 2011
A much maligned reform of hospitals is working
1 CommentTweet One of the Coalition’s central (and most controversial) policies are its proposed reforms of the NHS. Julian le Grand argues that Labour’s introduction of provider competition and patient choice have led to better healthcare and greater efficiencies in the … Continue reading
Posted by: May 26, 2011
Tagged with: choice and competition in the NHS, David Cameron, government, health policy, healthcare, Labour, NHS, Nick Clegg, politics, power, public spending, Tony Blair
