The Economist (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
... fluency in a foreign language and a rough grasp of history. In a report released on December 1st, Reform, a think-tank, pointed out the poverty of Britain’s ambitions for its children. ...
Jon Slattery (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... high quality of its reporting and range of stories. Heather Brooke has already been named Reformer of the Year by the Reform think tank.
Jon Slattery (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
In October, I mentioned that campaigning FoI journalist Heather Brooke was up for "Reformer of the Year" in the Reform think tank awards, and was being backed by blogger Guido Fawkes. Well, she's won. Not only that, she did it by a landslide. According to a Reform press release : "Heather Brooke, the Freedom of Information campaigner, has won a poll to find...
Left Foot Forward (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The Reform think tank have announced that Freedom of Information campaigner, Heather Brooke, has won their Reformer of the Year award. On October 15th, Left Foot Forward mounted a campaign urging readers to vote for the woman, who played a leading role in the MPs’ expenses saga. Left Foot Forward understands ...
Left Foot Forward (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
... vouchers, stating that the party would have to ’see what the costings are’.”But the right-wing Reform think tank are clear about their views. They have made Gordon Brown their ‘Reformer of the Week’| |
Bradenton.com: Politics (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... too much to interpretation, said Jeanne Allen, president of the nonprofit Center for Education Reform think tank."I think you've got the right intentions, and you've got some positive movement," Allen said. "But unless you're willing to be strict and firm about your expectations and leave nothing up to interpretation, a lot of people will get money without having done very much."Duncan...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... too much to interpretation, said Jeanne Allen, president of the nonprofit Center for Education Reform think tank."I think you've got the right intentions, and you've got some positive movement," Allen said. "But unless you're willing to be strict and firm about your expectations and leave nothing up to interpretation, a lot of people will get money without having done very much."The...
ConservativeHome's Seats & Candidat (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Earlier today I gave Liz Truss ConHome's full support . I fully expected tonight's meeting of SW Norfolk Conservatives to endorse Liz Truss but they've delayed doing so and have voted to "review their candidate" at a special meeting in three weeks' time. Crazy. SW Norfolk made an inspired decision on Saturday to select Liz . She is an innovative thinker and long-time Conservative. Her work at the Reform...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
... to dump Mrs Truss just days after they selected her for a safe seat. The deputy director of the Reform think tank, who is married and has two daughters, was chosen on Saturday to fight the seat being vacated by MP Christopher Fraser. But local party members were alarmed when details of the affair were reported in the media after not being raised during the selection process. Mr Cameron...
Financial Times (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
... general election, their views have real weight. Charles Grant, head of the Centre for European Reform, a think-tank, says: “On my travels around Europe I have found that Hague’s comments have made a huge impact.” Mr Blair’s candidacy has been badly damaged.
ConservativeHome's Seats & Candidat (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
Many congratulations to Elizabeth Truss who has been selected to fight Norfolk SW for the Conservatives at the next election. She will inherit Christopher Fraser's notional majority of nearly 7,000. Liz has been a driving force behind the Reform think...
The Devil's Kitchen (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Heather Brooke: WIN. Politicians: FAIL. A press release informs your humble Devil that the Reform think-tank wants you to vote for the Reformer of the Year . Alas, my name does not appear there which is a bit of a surprise since, like myself, most of those on the shortlist have actually reformed less than fuck all. There are a couple of worthy contenders— Douglas Carswell...
