All articles by Tim Lang – Page 3

Comment and Opinion

Where is UK food policy going?

2011-12-10T00:00:00Z

The gap between evidence, food policy and delivery is worryingly wide

Comment and Opinion

A fat load of good, Mr Lansley

2011-11-12T09:56:00Z

The ‘nudge’ strategy on obesity merely passes the buck to industry

Comment and Opinion

Food is a crisis for the entire world

2011-10-15T00:00:00Z

World Food Day is here, yet the UK government still has its head in the sand, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

We must tackle ‘routine’ disease

2011-09-17T00:00:00Z

The high-level UN meeting reminds us all of our role in the spread of NCDs, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

The violent side of consumerism

2011-08-20T00:00:00Z

Do the items looted provide any answers as to why the riots broke out, asks Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Our fish policy needs balancing

2011-07-23T00:00:00Z

Concerns about overfishing and ‘ethical’ consumption must be addressed, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: CAP reform must address health

2011-06-25T00:00:00Z

But policymakers shouldn’t base all forecasts on Western eating patterns, says Tim Lang

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Second Opinion: Government needs a food plan B

2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

If we are to be a nation that primarily imports food, we need a back-up plan, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: UNFAO election is crucial for food

2011-04-30T00:00:00Z

New director-general must have a sustainable vision for the 21st century, says Tim Lang

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Second Opinion: Food, war and nuclear meltdown

2011-03-26T00:00:00Z

The PM might be busy right now, but it’s still a good time to talk food policy, says Tim Lang

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Second Opinion: We need a plan, Mrs Spelman

2011-02-26T00:00:00Z

Ministers must get a grip on food policy. Why not continue Labour’s work, asks Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: Fine words, but no grip on policy

2011-01-29T00:00:00Z

As a global consensus emerges on the food crisis, politicians must get real, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: Eco-friendly changes need unity

2010-12-18T00:00:00Z

Cancun talks puts onus on food companies to sort sustainability problem, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: Can grocery help welfare state?

2010-11-20T00:00:00Z

The industry would do well to learn from history and ask the right questions, says Tim Lang

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Second Opinion: Spending review will mean a wider skills gap

2010-10-23T00:00:00Z

The future workforce needs dignity and good pay as well as qualifications, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: The time bomb of urbanisation

2010-09-25T00:00:00Z

In just 20 years’ time 60% of the world’s population will be living in cities, notes Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: Return to normality put on hold

2010-08-28T00:00:00Z

Wholesale change is needed to wean people off high-impact consumerism, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: They need to look before lopping

2010-07-31T00:00:00Z

Axing some agencies and commissions is necessary but losing others is silly, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: Food system must tackle all issues

2010-07-03T00:00:00Z

We can’t only deal with problems that suit whims of businesses and politicians, says Tim Lang

Comment and Opinion

Second Opinion: Why the FSA should be left alone

2010-06-05T00:00:00Z

The agency is gaining trust, and integrated advice on food makes sense, says Tim Lang