May 2011
Economic update – May 2011
The ippr's senior economist Tony Dolphin looks at the key economic indicators and reviews the state of the UK economy in his latest economic update for Left Foot Forward.
Four ‘old acquaintances’ that Livingstone should forget
Over the course of his career, candidate for London Mayor Ken Livingstone has had some unsavoury political 'friends' - but for the sake of good governance, it's time to let them go.
All eyes on Barcelona as racism rears its ugly head again
Barcelona v Real Madrid tonight has been overshadowed by accusations of racism, with Barca midfielder Sergio Busquets accused of calling Real left back Marcelo a "mono" - monkey.
Jeremy Clarkson: A ‘birther’ born yesterday
Dominic Browne on the annoying, unfunny Jeremy Clarkson - like Donald Trump, another believer in the President Barack Obama 'birther' conspiracy theory madness.
Canada’s Liberals squeezed by Tories and NDP
Matt Gwilliam looks at the extraordinary results from the Canadian general election that could change the political landscape for good.
The influence and legacy of Osama Bin Laden
Former army captain Patrick Bury examines the influence of Bin Laden on international terrorists while alive and the legacy he leaves behind.