The allegations that the co-chair of the Conservative Party Lord Feldman described Conservative Party activists as “mad swivel-eyed loons” is not only grossly offensive but is also going to have an impact on Tory activists campaigning for the Party in the months and possible years to come – already some Tories have switched to UKIP.
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg this morning made his debut appearance on his new weekly talk show. Clegg appeared on LBC Radio for one hour and callers were invited to call in and grill the DPM.
The living wage is different to the national minimum wage: it pays more, being linked to a higher standard of living for those low-income families that it targets.
I am a passionate supporter of its implementation, not just because of the change it can bring for employees, but also for the benefits it can bring to businesses.