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Chickens, Bureaucracy and Young People

Submitted on Tue, 12/01/2010 - 6:13pm

A common remark is that local government has far too much bureaucracy, so much so that the left-hand does not know what the right-hand is doing. Whilst the Hertfordshire adult is left morose by local government, it is playing a much more positive role for young people this January.

Exciting Times

Submitted on Wed, 04/11/2009 - 5:33pm

Political Reform is currently on everyone's lips and as MPs and Peers are forced to eat humble pie (not on expenses), I'm excited that things are slowly but surely changing. It's been quite a monumental week:

Can an employer justify preventing staff from expressing political views?

Submitted on Wed, 14/10/2009 - 4:11pm

'The job of a citizen is to keep his mouth open' - Gunter Grass, German Poet

'The Greek word for idiot, literally translated, means one who does not participate in politics. That sums up my conviction on the subject' - Gladys Pyle, US Senator (1890-1989)

Minority Politicians Gain Public Support

Submitted on Mon, 28/09/2009 - 4:20pm

Political parties beware, the 'others' are emerging.

Before we fall into confusion, by 'others' we don't mean a recent horror movie, (but they may bring a shiver down the Big Threes' spines!). 'Others' refers to any minority party and non-aligned (Independent) politician.

Re-Engaging the Public with Democracy by a Visit to Parliament

Submitted on Fri, 18/09/2009 - 12:16pm

Parliament is taking part in Open House London this weekend. Members of the public will be able to see Portcullis House and Westminster Hall. They will also be able to attend exhibitions on Big Ben and political figures.

Independent Councillors on Question Time?

Submitted on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 3:47pm

The BBC has confirmed on its website that it may invite the BNP leader, Nick Griffin, to an upcoming edition of the popular debating programme Question Time.

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