Frankly Minister, mental health deserves better
08 Jan 2007
Andy Bell of the Mental Health Alliance takes a look at the government proposals for the new Mental Health Act and finds it a recipe for social injustice.
Jan 2007: Trident: Britain Punches On
A mean and complex pensions system our grandchildren will not thank us for
08 Jan 2007
Anthony Neuberger thinks the government's proposals for UK pensions will lead to a mean and complex system.
The women who still walk the streets of Victorian Britain
08 Jan 2007
With prostitution once again in the limelight, Julia Laite argues that its time to look afresh at solicitation law and at a support system for prostitutes and those tempted to enter the oldest profession.
A grand illusion we just cannot afford
08 Jan 2007
Michael MccGwire expresses exasperation at the government's decision to continue with Trident, arguing that the idea of an independent nuclear deterrent is an expensive and dangerous security blanket, a Cold War illusion.
At your peril: deterrence is still key
08 Jan 2007
Jeremy Stocker celebrates the government's decision to continue investing in the Trident system, arguing that an independent deterrent is still a vital part of the UK's security and defence.
Deterrence: no guarantee but essential
08 Jan 2007
Colin S Gray, Professor of International Politics and Strategic Studies at the University of Reading, on why Britain must keep itself prepared for the unknown.
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January 2007 edition
Highlights in this month's edition include Lee Willett, Jeremy Stocker, Steven Haines and Michael MccGwire making their contributions to the Trident debate. Eyal Zisser asks whether it's time for the West to make friends with Syria, and Julia Laite argues that it's time to reform Britain's Victorian laws on prostitution. Anthony Neuberger explains his dissatisfaction with the government's plans for pension reform and Arthur Aughey argues that it's time for the British to speak up for the UK. We continue our coverage on education and energy. We also look at the Eddington report on transport, and have a special interview feature with the new chief executive of Ofwat, Regina Finn.