Death by a thousand cuts was a form of torture in pre-communist China, a slow and lingering death that comes to mind as things like nursing homes and social services disappear, as chunks of the NHS are privatised, as schools and university departments close. Vital parts of people’s lives, gone forever. In Sheffield and across the UK, anti-cuts protests are gathering steam. On 12th March the Lib Dems ’ Conference
February 28, 2011
Death by a thousand cuts was a form of torture in pre-communist China, a slow and lingering death that comes to mind as things like nursing homes and social services disappear, as chunks of the NHS are privatised, as schools and university departments close. Vital parts of people’s lives, gone forever. In Sheffield and across the UK, anti-cuts protests are gathering steam. On 12th March the Lib Dems ’ Conference
February 27, 2011
Thomas Carlyle – Inscribed above the entrance to Highfield Library, London Road, Sheffield.
In what has been described as an act of cultural vandalism, Doncaster Council has announced it is to cease funding for 14… [...]
February 26, 2011
I remember vividly the day the US embassy cables story broke. I’d just arrived at work and checked The Guardian website.
I live in Shanghai and had for some time since leaving England secretly hoped I’d stumble across a news story of such global proportions. China is bereft of free press, you see, and I wanted to witness the contrast with English media. My experience was similar, apart from the… [...]
February 25, 2011
Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with award-winning investigative journalist George Monbiot. In Part 1, the focus was on the man himself, the media and public access to independent information. In Part 2 we move to discussing the ‘Big Society’, economics, politics, and what we can all do about it. Always intelligent and informed, whatever your opinion we’re certain you’ll find George Monbiot’s an extremely thought provoking read
February 24, 2011
The young, active and virile among you have it all to look forward to. But as we get older, we inevitably slow down and our body clocks grind to a halt. As this natural progression dawns among us we expect the best care from those around us. The state provides the best it can for our needs with compulsory state pensions and care facilities. 450,000 people make up the numbers