David Cameron's "Big Society" idea to empower local communities will amount to little without a democratic civic space.
A ban on the burqa will not resolve the identity crisis many European countries are going through, nor will it help towards the integration of European citizens.
Just came across this vid of a great song and dance flashmob in Bradford city centre. It gently pokes fun at the idiotic counter-terror laws used by police to
With its dominance by overseas players, managers and finance, the Premier League is a symbol of the UK's failed economic model.
Devolution has entrenched a closed, complacent Scotland. In order to defeat the inert forces of new conservatism, Scotland must embrace the politics of self-determination.
Plans for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport set out yesterday completely miss the plot when it comes to public service broadcasting. Continuing a theme, DCMS Minister Jeremy Hunt puts his faith in a Stakhanovite effort from the commercial sector once media regulations are revised, and fai
The Northern Ireland Executive mounted a striking show of unity in the face of several nights of violence in Belfast this week, as the marching season reached its annual 12
As the Coalition government considers how the UK treats those who seek sanctuary within its borders, Colin Firth argues that the system should be humane and civilised and that the question of asylum should be treated separately from the general question of immigration.
With a growing wave of fear and suspicion against Muslims sweeping through Europe, Britain must hold fast to its traditions of tolerance.
Ofcom's latest review has shown public service broadcasting to be in a state of decline; falling revenues have resulted in a collapse of first-run orginal content produced by the commercial broadcasters, while steadily increasing spending at the BBC has done nothing to prevent a decline in such pr
Home Secretary Theresa May has announced a review of counter-terror laws that would, she said, reverse the "substantial erosion of civil liberties" under Labour. She told the
Riots continue in Northern Ireland. ICC issue second arrest warrant for Bashir. Afghan soldier kills comrades. All this and more in today's security briefing.
