In their document proposing that Dorset & Wilts Fire Service closes 8 fire stations, they admit that they have “an … More
Author: martinwicks
Council Housing remains the key to resolving the housing crisis
A letter published in the Guardian on February 3rd The answer to John Harris’s question (We can build great council … More
Adding insult to injury
I was recently in a shop at Cavendish Square and overheard a conversation. “Cavi used to be really good, didn’t … More
Disability benefits – two tier system
There was never a moral case for taking Personal Independence Payments away from recipients of it. If the main motivation … More
Borrowing doesn’t mean higher rents
As quoted in the Swindon Advertiser, Matthew Courtliff appeared to be suggesting that the extra borrowing for the council’s Housing … More
Voting Reform could ruin your health
Anybody thinking of voting for Reform should look very carefully at their health policy. Nigel Farage has long been an … More
No place for the profit-motive in the NHS
A letter published in today’s Swindon Advertiser. Andrew Milroy (Americans should stay away from the NHS) was certainly right about … More
Growth at any cost has consequences
For the government, ‘growth’ is a panacea, but just as with a human body growth can be healthy or diseased. … More
Time to really end austerity
Kevin Small’s warning that next year’s budget might only be balanced by the use of ‘exceptional financial support’ (EFS) is … More
Winter Fuel Payment
The decision of the government to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment is wrong. Its consequences will be felt by people … More
