Christopher Booker's Blog, page 55

The family justice system is callous, corrupt and staggeringly expensive

David Norgrove's interim review of the family justice system only scratches the surface of what has become a national scandal, says Christopher Booker.

John Bercow fails to back rights of voters banned from talking to their MPs

Court orders have been used to stop people protesting to their MPs about social workers, but the Speaker of the Commons seems unconcerned, says Christopher Booker.

All the talk of 'cuts' hides a real rise in Government spending

The fine print of George Osborne's 2011 Budget hid an increase in state spending even greater than forecast last year, says Christopher Booker.

Could 'Chernobyl' scaremongers cost our nuclear future?

There is no parallel between Fukishima and Chernobyl at all, says Christopher Booker.

Another 'horrible' case for you, Mr Loughton

The scandal of seizures by social workers of children from responsible parents is bigger than the Children's Minister has stated, says Christopher Booker.

Another 'horrible' case for you, Minister

The scandal of seizures by social workers of children from responsible parents is bigger than the Children's Minister has stated, says Christopher Booker.

Bob Ward boobs again over rainfall records

The Grantham Institute's attack dog, Bob Ward, came back for another bite, but missed again, says Christopher Booker.

For every new 'green' job, nearly four are lost

The collapse of Modec, the electric van manufacturer, shows how David Cameron's green economy is withering, says Christopher Booker.

Liam Fox has broken his promise in the case of Pex

The Defence Secretary, Liam Fox, was very keen, in opposition, on the care of our military veterans. You wouldn't know it by his treatment of the Fijian war hero Pex, says Christopher Booker.

The Supreme Court has given the asbestos scam a great big hand

A rulling by Lord Phillips, president of the Supreme Court, could open the floodgates for an asbestos bonanza, says Christopher Booker.