Cameron’s communications chief Coulson calls it quits
David Cameron’s Downing Street Director of Communications Andy Coulson’s resignation today brings an end to a political saga that has been running for months.
Chris Tarquini
Website Chris is an intern at Left Foot Forward writing on a range of issues. He has previously written for The Vibe, Politicana and Gair Rhydd as well as creating his own website, The Grapevine. Chris also worked on the Andy Burnham Labour Leadership campaign and has interviewed numerous senior politicians and political figures.
Britain is the world leader in wind power
New statistics this week confirm the United Kingdom is the world leader in the wind power sector with 1,342 megawatts (MW) installed, reports Chris Tarquini.
Labour activists relaunch ‘Third Place First’ initiative
Chris Tarquini discusses the launch of the Labour ‘Third Place First’ initiative.
More than two-thirds of recipients would leave college if EMA axed
With MPs set to vote on the future of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), a new poll reveals 70 per cent of recipients would leave college if it is axed.
Where does the reform movement go next?
Chris Tarquini examines yesterday’s Fabian Society Next Left conference debate on political reform and the ‘Democracy Challenge’ – where does it go next?
Clegg in battle over House of Lords reform
Plans by Nick Clegg to reform the Lords were dealt a blow when he had a private meeting with peers to discuss sweeping changes to the way they are elected.
Lib Dem candidate accused of scamming students
Former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Vincent McKee has been exposed for defrauding students out of thousands of pound, an investigation has revealed.
Police numbers make troubling reading
Ed Balls criticised the government today with new figures that show 14,500 police officers could lose their jobs as a result of the spending review.
Climate denier Richard North takes his vitriol to a new low
As debate rages over the vitriol of the right in the US, racist climate denier Richard North suggests taking up arms because “our rulers have lost their fear”.
Time to tone down the political rhetoric
Following the attack in Arizona, political figures in the US need to tone down their violent rhetoric, as we need to stop it coming here, writes Chris Tarquini.