by Martin Shapland / 29 Apr 2011
When it comes to the right to know, an individual’s right to privacy must be balanced with the public interest. The new breed of injunctions dismisses the latter out of hand
by Martin Shapland / 20 Apr 2011
Our voting system is broken, it serves the vested interest of the two main parties and it puts people off voting – the devil's in the detail argues Martin Shapland
by Martin Shapland / 08 Apr 2011
The expenses scandal has left a lasting perception that politicians are in politics to enrich themselves – Martin Shapland argues that this could hardly be further from the truth and is damaging participation in our democracy
by Martin Shapland / 22 Apr 2011
With a confirmed average university fee of £8,700, the government faces a spending black hole approaching £1bn and there are only three courses of action open to it says Martin Shapland
by Martin Shapland / 15 Apr 2011
From trees to immigration, the NHS to fees, the coalition’s problem isn’t necessarily its policy, but its presentation, writes Martin Shapland
by Martin Shapland / 01 Apr 2011
He accuses a coalition of division, compares a rally against cuts with the South African anti apartheid movement and is the most unpopular party leader in Britain – Martin Shapland asks – what is the point of Ed Miliband?
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