Samira Shackle
Articles by Samira Shackle
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North America
What to expect from the Florida primary
- 31 January 2012
- 1 comment
A win for Mitt Romney looks inevitable -- but this does not mean the end of Newt Gingrich.
Education
UK university applications down 8.7 per cent as fees rise
- 30 January 2012
- 3 comments
Applications in England, where fees will hit £9,000 per year, are down nearly 10 per cent.
UK Politics
A majority of people back Scottish independence, says poll
- 29 January 2012
- 24 comments
Alex Salmond says that David Cameron's "dictatorial" intervention has increased support for independence.
Economy
Osborne lays the groundwork for IMF cash increase
- 28 January 2012
- 11 comments
The Chancellor has indicated that Britain could increase its IMF contribution - again. Tory Eurosceptics will not be happy.
UK Politics
Is Labour right to focus on "dealing with the deficit"?
- 28 January 2012
- 10 comments
Douglas Alexander is the latest shadow cabinet member to speak about cuts -- but this may not be the best tactic.
Energy Security
Q&A with Stefan Bouzarovski
- 27 January 2012
The New Statesman talks to Stefan Bouzarovski, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham
Economy
Why Stephen Hester's £963,000 bonus is a distraction
- 27 January 2012
- 19 comments
Quibbling over the bonus paid to the RBS boss is simply gesture politics.
UK Politics
Why Labour's position on welfare needs urgent reform
- 24 January 2012
- 10 comments
A poll shows Labour's tougher stance on cuts has not increased support. What about standing up for the most vulnerable?
UK Politics
The benefit cap: what does it mean and why is it unfair?
- 23 January 2012
- 64 comments
Peers are to fight plans to cap benefits at £26,000, despite public support. Here is everything you need to know.
