Wednesday, 03 December 2008

Information leak was a betrayal of trust

David Cameron photo

Regarding David Cameron’s response to the Damian Green incident, what would his reaction have been if someone employed at Tory HQ had leaked to the press details of private discussions he had overheard?

Ross Brewster

Sex trade focus is wrong, Jacqui

THIS government is particularly fond of new laws and Jacqui Smith's latest idea is to criminalise the seedy men who pay for sex with trafficked and exploited women.

Anne Pickles

I’m no expert...

anne212b It’s a heartwarming thought, in these economically chilly days, that those to whom we look for rescue from the worst ravages of financial crisis actually have no more idea what to do about it than we have.

In our view

Ofsted fails all UK children

Yet again we have a “damning report”, with executives queuing up to voice sorrow, apologies and vows that it “will never happen again”.

Your letters

Keswick traffic plan ‘not supported’

marketsquareheroes I write in response to the article regarding the proposed 18-month ‘experimental’ traffic scheme for Keswick’s Market Square (News & Star, November 25).

Write Stuff

Getting wrong end of the bat

As the BBC Sports Personality of the year 2008 looms, the almost certain absence of English cricketers on the shortlist should set some alarm bells ringing.

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Has the snow and ice spoiled your day?

Yes. The roads and pavements are dangerous and the weather has caused havoc.

No. It isn't that bad and I can't see what all the fuss is about.

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