Author: danielsleat
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DFID supporting unions to make a difference in the world, not corrupt backhanders
Reading Carl Mortished’s article in the Times on Monday you’d think that they had discovered a corrupt and secret way for the Labour Party to pass money to the unions. But then on closer inspection you realize that all the information is in fact clearly and transparently available on the TUC and DFID websites. The Times…
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A comparison of Labour & Conservative positions on international development
With only months to go until the next election, international development has not been high on the political agenda. The Copenhagen summit and the issues raised there relating to international development have brought some much needed attention to the area. But this must be built upon and in particular the threat of a Tory government…
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Reflection on Beyond Copenhagen talk
With little over a week until one of the defining moments of our generation, the Copenhagen summit, a meeting of importance difficult to overplay, tensions are high and nerves fragile. World leaders and the international community face a unique moment to rise to the challenge and set out a strong message on climate change. With…
