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Bedroom Tax, we can fix it, or perhaps we can’t


One of the features on Newsnight last night was a discussion on the Governments single room subsidy or bedroom tax policy. The topic was chosen by the Newsnight team, fronted by Emily Maitlis following the release of some data that had been gathered by the … Continue reading

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A future for all of us


The period between this morning and the afternoon of the 2nd October is the political equivalent of the Olympic Games without the lavish opening or closing ceremony or indeed any medals. The venues will change from event to event as they did with … Continue reading

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That was the Summer that was


Here in Sussex, the public confirmation that a new season was on its way came on Friday with heavy rain that along with a drop in temperature felt and smelt like Autumn. Sadly the warm days we have got used to … Continue reading

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