National Service

Britain's Embrace Of National Service

John Bridgeland | Posted 11.11.2012 | UK
John Bridgeland

In tight financial times, tough decisions need to be made. But equally, both the US and Britain need to think differently about how we tackle our social problems. Like the U.S., Britain is starting to embrace a powerful idea. And that's mobilizing the most powerful resource it has - the British people.

Michael Gove, and the False Allure of Shiny Buttons

Matthew Wright | Posted 09.11.2011 | UK Politics
Matthew Wright

The knees of rightwing politicians have often turned to jelly when a big man in shiny buttons marches past. Gove should know better. Forcing a military regime on the classroom would not raise standards