The lack of solidarity within the EU leaves refugees in unacceptable danger

 

By Matthew Hynds

When police approached the abandoned lorry on Thursday morning, they saw blood leaking out of the back. We now know that 71 men, women and children suffocated inside.

The lorry was found in a lay-by, on a busy road leading into Vienna. It had been smuggling Syrian refugees. Three people have since been arrested in Hungary.

Why are NHS campaigners getting angry about EU-US trade agreements?

By Lucette Davies

The 12th July will be a national day of action where groups around the country will be campaigning against the EU-US trade agreement that is currently being discussed in Brussels.

The transatlantic trade and investment partnership, or TTIP, is getting many NHS campaigners worried.

This post will look at why so many people feel that TTIP may threaten the NHS and who the people are who are supporting this agreement.

 

 

The arguments for and against the decriminalisation of cannabis

By Lucette Davies

As some American states are now relaxing the legislation that prohibits the uses and sale of cannabis people are starting to predict that this will be a trend that is reflected in other countries.

It seems that there are many people who have very strong views on this subject, but it has been hard to find anyone who can give an analysis of both the pros and cons of this change in legislation.

 

 

 

Would Britain be better off in or out of the EU?

By Lucette Davies

There seems to be an endless stream of stories about UKIP candidates making racist tweets and statements in the media as the date for the European elections is approached.

Nigel Farage must be thrilled with the coverage he is getting on the TV and in newspapers but surely the whole discussion must be more than a debate on the nature of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prostitution, what can we and what are we doing about it

By Lucette Davies

As the laws that govern prostitution were debated once again, this time in the European Parliament; many people have expressed strong views concerning the sex trade industry.  Are we getting nearer to ending the practice of prostitution?  What are the reasons for wanting to end this practice or should it be allowed, to give people the right to make their own minds up?