July 2010
Cable plans provide comfort for banks but nothing for SMEs
Leading economist and new Labour MP Rachel Reeves writes exclusively for Left Foot Forward on Vince Cable's lack of support for small and medium sized enterprises.
CLP nominations reinforce MPs’ endorsements
CLP nominations reinforce MPs' endorsements. In nominating constituencies there was a 73% chance of supporting the same candidate as their MP.
Wanted: A leadership that understands London’s problems
Ken Livingstone writes exclusively on the problems facing London's economy under the ConDem cuts and why he is the man who can best deal with them.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 27th
BP plumbed new depths yesterday, going into the red for the first time in 18 years, to the tune of £11 billion - as it was announced chief exec Tony Hayward would be sent to Siberia.
Compass must practice what it preaches on pluralism
There remains a contradiction at the heart of Compass’s pluralist mission. Compass, while not formally affiliated to the Labour Party, is registered with the Party, and has a rule that forbids members of other parties from being full members.
Sustainable development? So far, it’s mostly been slash-and-burn
The bonfire of the quangos is in full swing, and the Government has started to throw green wood onto the rising flames.