Even hamburger flippers have to eat

Article Abstract:

The UK's lowest-paid workers have few supporters in the national media, and their political power is very limited, even though the economy relies on them. The UK is now almost the only country in the industrialised world which does not have a minimum wage of some kind. Recent research has shown that a reasonable minimum wage would not increase the national wage bill by very much at all, yet the government still refuses to consider such a scheme. Instead of allowing businesses which cannot pay a reasonable wage to fail, it simply gives them subsidies which artifically extend their existence.

Wages, Minimum wage

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Viewers to politicians: you'll just have to try harder

Article Abstract:

Most Britons feel very resentful that politicians enter into their everyday lives through party political broadcasts. They are prepared to watch ordinary advertising on television, but do not wish to be exposed to advertising for political parties. This attitude was partly behind the decision by the ITC, the BBC, S4C and the Radio Authority to recommend dropping the right of parties to make political broadcasts when they choose between elections. This recommendation is significant because it shows that broadcasters, rather than politicians, are taking control of political broadcasting.

Public opinion, Television and politics

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A clear song from the shadow chancellor

Article Abstract:

Shadow chancellor Gordon Brown has experienced considerable difficulties recently, being unable to communicate his message effectively and being seen as too cautious. However, he is now starting to come across much more positively, and the Labour party's economic credibility is beginning to rise. This is also being helped by the actions of chancellor Kenneth Clarke, whose rebuilding of the country's economic strength may ulimately benefit Brown's reputation more.

Political activity, Economic policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Brown, Gordon (British politician)

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