The Comment Channel
Leading article: Some good ideas, but a work stillin progress
When Gordon Brown called off an early election he claimed he wanted more time to outline and implement his vision for the country's future
Leading article: Wasted opportunities
In May this year, the Environment Secretary at the time, David Miliband, proposed a scheme in which homes that recycle regularly would receive a £30 per year rebate from their council tax and persistent non-recyclers would pay £30 more
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