Posts Tagged “theresa may”
Times: ‘Cameron is told to drop snooping on web users’
by Stephen Tall on April 22, 2013
Today’s Times front page is dominated by the news that nine cyber-security experts and academics have issued a stark warning to David Cameron to halt ‘sweeping plans to hand the security services the power to snoop on emails, website visits and social media sites’: “they remain as naive and technically dangerous as when they were [...]
Janis Sharp, Gary McKinnon’s mother, on Theresa May as ‘Liberal Hero’
by Stephen Tall on January 1, 2013
One of my first 26 Liberal Heroes here on the CentreForum blog was Theresa May for her decision not to authorise the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the USA. Here’s an excerpt from my post: Mrs May’s was the correct decision, a liberal decision and one which will hopefully result in a much better form [...]
Janis Sharp, Gary McKinnon’s mother, on Theresa May as ‘Liberal Hero’
by Stephen Tall on January 1, 2013
One of my first 26 Liberal Heroes here on the CentreForum blog was Theresa May for her decision not to authorise the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the USA. Here’s an excerpt from my post: Mrs May’s was the correct decision, a liberal decision and one which will hopefully result in a much better form [...]
Your essential weekend reader — 8 must-read articles you may have missed
by Stephen Tall on October 20, 2012
It’s Saturday morning, so here are eight thought-provoking articles to stimulate your thinking juices… Three big things I’ve got wrong since I’ve starting blogging and commenting – ConservativeHome’s Tim Montgomerie confesses to a trio of big errors on the NHS, higher-rate tax and equalities: “One of the many reasons I don’t want to be an [...]
Liberal Hero of the Week #18: Theresa May & Michael Moore
by Stephen Tall on October 19, 2012
Welcome to the 18th in our series, Liberal Hero of the Week, chosen by Stephen Tall, Co-Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice, and Research Associate at CentreForum. ’Liberal Heroes’ showcases public figures who promote the four liberal tenets identified in The Orange Book: economic, personal, political and social liberalism, highlighting individuals regardless of party affiliation and from beyond [...]
CentreForum’s ‘Liberal Villains of the Month’ – July 2012 – Theresa May & Lord (Sebastian) Coe
by Stephen Tall on July 23, 2012
Welcome to the first in our series — Liberal Villain of the Month — as chosen by Stephen Tall, Co-Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice, and Research Associate at CentreForum. Each week we select a ‘Liberal Hero’, showcasing public figures who — regardless of party affiliation — help promote the four liberal tenets identified in The Orange [...]
CentreForum’s ‘Liberal Heroes of the Week’ #6 – 17 MPs representing five political parties
by Stephen Tall on July 20, 2012
Welcome to the sixth in our series — Liberal Hero of the Week — as chosen by Stephen Tall, Co-Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice, and Research Associate at CentreForum. The aim is simple enough: to showcase public figures who help promote the four liberal tenets identified in The Orange Book: economic, personal, political and social liberalism. [...]
Cameron: he was against paternity pay before he was in favour of it. What will his view be next month?
by Stephen Tall on January 28, 2010
‘Dads will be able to take up to six months’ paternity leave while their child’s mother returns to work, under government plans announced today,’ reports The Guardian.
The Lib Dems’ shadow children, schools and families secretary, David Laws, is deeply unimpressed with Labour’s approach:
The Government fails to understand that all families are different and need [...]
