Despite the less-than-ideal weather, I actually got some joy with the picket lines! The PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) were outside the Job Centre and Inland Revenue in St Helens this morning since half seven, so I had a chance to interview them before they made the pilgrimage to Liverpool, like local NUT members, to attend a regional ( Read more... )

I've just watched the first televised leaders' debate on Sky Anytime, having missed the opportunity when it broadcast live. I was late to it, as usual, but even though I'd already seen the highlights and seen the popularity poll results, I wanted to see for myself what was said.

I can't believe the UK hasn't done televised debates before! Prior ( Read more... )