Judy Hirst
Articles by judy hirst
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Politics
Grey panthers start to growl
- 23 July 2001
The government is waking up to the purchasing power and electoral influence of Britain's pensioners. But what of those who are poor as well as old?
Politics
They're selling off your council
- 26 March 2001
Libraries, leisure centres, home care: such local authority services are being handed over to private firms on an astonishing scale. Judy Hirst reports
Politics
Another crumbling public service
- 22 January 2001
Do we really need an inquiry into Anna Climbie's death? Judy Hirst argues that we should already know the answers - from 50 or so similar inquiries
Politics
In England's wet and windy land
- 11 December 2000
Even flooding discriminates socially. As the waters recede, Judy Hirst finds the poor at the back of the queue for future protection
Politics
Tell us about your dog litter
- 30 October 2000
Fuel protesters and pensioners accuse Tony Blair of not listening. In fact, this government is engaged in more consultation exercises than ever
Politics
Children who are not so special after all
- 09 October 2000
New Labour wants social inclusion, but seems reluctant to fund special needs education. Is this not a form of segregation?
Politics
Care? They don't give a damn
- 03 July 2000
The Cinderella social care sector is about to face further upheavals. Once again, the primary purpose is to save money, argues Judy Hirst
Politics
Now charity is running the country
- 19 June 2000
From after-school clubs to cancer care, public services are increasingly funded by the Lottery and provided, on the cheap, by the voluntary sector
Politics
Can we have some jobs, please?
- 10 April 2000
Schemes to teach "social skills" multiply at a dizzying rate. But the unemployed know how to chat to their neighbours; what they need is work
Politics
And who will wipe your bottom?
- 06 March 2000
A year ago, a Royal Commission on old people reported. Ministers did not care for its recommendations. So what happened? Judy Hirst found out
