Rationalising the irrational: A step-by-step guide
Ever wondered what kind of rationale goes behind the policy-making decisions executed by the coalition government? Well look no further. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to devise and execute a sound security policy. Step 1 Fear. Without it your security policy will mean nothing. How will the general public accept your plans … Read more
Big Society Capital launch
David Cameron announced his latest Big Society re-launch today: Big Society Capital. The £600m fund (financed by dormant bank accounts and high street banks) will serve as a fund for local charities and the now largely defunct Big Society idea. What dangers could this fund pose to charities and local social associations? In one word: … Read more
Not so pure and simple: What the riot report tells us
The latest report on the riots published by the Riots, Communities and Victims Panel reveals nothing new. The main points made about bad parenting, lack of social access, the issue of police, communication and the role of schools are not new ideas, but perhaps the publicity that this report has received will finally make the … Read more
The decline of the politician: What we can learn from Cash for Cameron
British politics at the moment is in a complete state of disarray. I often don’t know whether to collapse laughing or cry endlessly whilst ripping my hair out. It’s not just about the cuts to our system being generously dished out by the coalition government, or the unceremonious stripping of our NHS, or the botched … Read more
You never know what tomorrow holds
Well, as you can tell from the lack of posts over the last few months, I haven’t been around. Just as I was resigned to disappearing into the abyss of unemployment, my hopes were answered in a way I never expected. Within a week of launching this blog and posting my woeful outlook on youth … Read more
2012: The Year of Doom…For Youth Unemployment
The doom and gloom of 2012 has well and truly arrived. Whilst the next few months may bring with them warnings about the impending doom that is the end of the world and everything you must do to protect yourself and your loved ones (everyone get your old ‘How to Survive the End of the … Read more
