Legislation

David Freud

Another Freudian slip? Lord Freud claims disabled people not worth the minimum wage

In an apparent bid to “incentivise” more disabled people to work, one Tory minister has suggested that “disabled people are not worth the minimum wage”. Over privileged Tory “Lord” David Freud, suggested that some should be paid less than £2 an hour, instead of the usual £6.50. In the recording made during a fringe meeting at the Conservative conference two[Read More…]

Sister Megan Rice, Greg Boertje-Obed and Michael Walli

Megan Rice: The brave 84 year old nun imprisoned in the US for non-violent protest

Megan Rice’s story is one of courage, hope and determination, despite being in the most dire of situations. Last year, she was commended for her bravery after being jailed for opposing nuclear weapons in America. Ms Rice is an 84 year old Catholic nun who is currently being incarcerated in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, while two[Read More…]

California drinking water contaminated with gallons of toxic waste

California drinking water contaminated with gallons of toxic waste

Tonnes of radioactive and toxic waste has been dumped into central California drinking-water by fracking companies, it has been revealed. Some 3 billion gallons of wastewater has been reported to have been deposited into drinking-water and farm-irrigation aquifers, after the US Environmental Protection Agency ordered a review of possible contamination. The Center for Biological Diversity, the California State Water Resources[Read More…]

Will the public get the power to sack bad MPs?

Will the public get the power to sack bad MPs?

MPs are set to vote on a new law that would give people the power to sack them if they are failing to act in the interests of their constituents. Under the Recall of MPs Bill, voters would get the right to force a by-election. Constituents would be able to sack their MP if they are jailed for 12 months[Read More…]

David Cameron unveils plans to ban free speech and protest

David Cameron unveils plans to ban free speech and protest

The government has unveiled plans to ban anyone who criticises it from appearing on TV or protesting. Under the guise of protecting the public from ‘extremism’ the government proposal will allow police to vet the social media activity of “harmful” individuals and curb their right to speak at public events. The maximum sentence could be up to 10 years in[Read More…]