Government announces help for the poor with launch of ‘Big Society’ magazine
Families can sell them on street corners rather than begging for state handouts. [read...]
Families can sell them on street corners rather than begging for state handouts. [read...]
‘The Big Society is about giving control of public services back to community groups and charities,’ said Mr Cameron. What these local activists lack in experience, funding, training and competence they more than make up for with enthusiasm and their own gardening tools.’ [read...]
‘I thought there would be a signing-up board, like when people joined the army to fight in the war. But now I’m not feeling so excited any more. I might join the local stitch’n’bitch instead.’ [read...]
The recent generosity of the British people in reaction to the horrendous devastation left by Typhoon Haiyan has led the Department for Work and Pensions to investigate the possible emergence of a Philippines ‘benefit culture’. [read...]
Boris Johnson today abandoned any pretence that he is ashamed of his manhood, and in a series of press conferences refused to talk about anything other than his own penis. [read...]