Day: 23 June 2010

June 23, 2010 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Troublesome Generals When President Lincoln was urged to get rid of Grant because of excessive casualties, he responded  ‘I cannot spare this man. He fights.’ President Obama will be pondering on this historical parallel today.

June 23, 2010 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Cuts Debate The government has signalled that if additional cuts can be found in the Welfare bill, some services may be spared the worst. This Blog would advocate going further on the benefits reform. When the 1945 Labour landslide heralded the creation of the Welfare State times were different. The poor were to be uplifted […]