Labour should withdraw candidates in Lib-Con marginals
Labour should withdraw its candidates in the 30 seats where there is a clear fight between the Tories and the Lib Dems.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Swords drawn against tabloid hung parliament fears
Voters descended on Parliament Square today to express their support for a hung parliament and displeasure with the scare tactics of the right-wing tabloid press.
Hague defends Tory PPC who “tried to ‘cure’ gay people”
William Hague defended yet another homophobic Tory candidate today, Philippa Stroud – who founded a church that tried to “cure” homosexuals through prayer.
The truth about tactical voting
Tactical voting is being encouraged by Labour Ministers and left-wing newspapers. In 81 of 116 Tory target seats, a tactical vote means a vote for Labour.
What to watch for – Scotland
With just two days to go until the country goes to the polls, Left Foot Forward assesses what to look out for on election Night in Scotland.
Economic update – May 2010
The UK economy has emerged from recession but economic growth remains weak. Tony Dolphin gives his monthly outlook on output, unemployment, and inflation.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, May 4th
Gordon Brown last night made his finest speech of the campaign, and one of the best of his career, in a passionate appeal for fairness.
Brown’s rapturous reception at Citizens UK meeting
The prime minister has a moral and political conviction the like of which we haven’t quite seen from him in this campaign. He has three days to make it count.
Charities have their finger on the election pulse
Empowerment, citizenship and volunteering are all key themes of the general election campaign – but there has not yet been any serious discussion in the press.
Khan: Labour’s the only way for British Muslims
Labour is, and always has been the Party of British Muslims. Although Iraq was wrong, the Lib Dems have failed to support a number of other important areas for Muslims.