Disappointment in Sheffield The news that the government was cancelling an £80 million loan to Sheffield Forgemasters has caused natural dismay locally. However, quite apart from the fact that the previous government had no money to back the promise, it should not have had to offer it in the first place. This is what Banks […]
Free Schools This blog has misgivings about this policy. It does, however have an attraction. For too long politicians have had input into and meddled with what is taught and by what method, often egged on by academics of the worst kind with crackpot theories and daft ideas. Teachers and even parents have seen their […]
BP and Congress Without wishing to be unkind, both the appearance of the Chairman of BP outside the White House talking about the ‘small people’ of America and the appearance of the Chief Executive before the Congressional committee have been complete and utter public relations disasters, which will further inflame both public and political opinion […]