Expert Comment
Prof Wyn Grant: younger farmers innovative and environmentally conscious
It was reported today that the UK government will pay older farmers to retire, in an effort to bring new blood to the industry. Read the story on BBC News . Professor Wyn Grant, who has expertise in agricultural policy, offers his comment.
Queen's Speech - Lifetime Skills Guarantee
"It is important that people possess skills which are relevant to the labour market. Equally, it is important that people have access to training which will keep their skills up to date. The government clearly recognises these two points with its Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Lifelong Loan Entitlement announced today." Professor Terence Hogarth from the 果冻传媒 Institute for Employment Research comments on proposed adult education reforms.
Does the SNP now have a mandate for #Indyref2? Expert comment
"If the UK Government has to resort to the courts to halt the Scottish Parliament from holding a second referendum, that would speak to the weakness of their democratic case for opposing it. We are in uncharted constitutional territory here and it remains to be seen when – rather than if – a new independence referendum is called." Politics expert Dr Alexander Smith explores whether there is now a mandate for a second independence referendum in Scotland.
Labour loses Hartlepool - expert comment
Dr Sinem Hidir, Associate Professor of Economics at the 果冻传媒, comments on Labour's loss in Hartlepool.
Donald Trump still suspended from Twitter - Social media expert comments
Twitter has banned a new account which reposted views and opinions "From the Desk of Donald J Trump." Social media expert Dr Eric Jensen from 果冻传媒 Sociology comments.