Bonfire of the quangos “rushed and poorly handled” says Tory MP
A cross-party commons committee has argued that the government’s process of scrapping quangos has been “botched”, reports Chris Tarquini.
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.
Pressure mounts on Andy Coulson
Pressure is mounting on Andy Coulson as Ed Balls calls for the police investigation into the News of the World phone hacking scandal to be reopened.
More honesty required in net neutrality debate
Questions remain over culture minister Ed Vaizey’s proposed deregulation of net neutrality, reports Chris Tarquini.
BNP’s Oldham candidate shows the party’s as racist as ever
A racist video from the BNP candidate in Oldham East and Saddleworth, Derek Adams, shows that the party are still as racist as ever, reports Chris Tarquini.
New polls turn up heat on Clegg
Today’s Independent poll of polls shows the lowest Liberal Democrat rating in decades – they trail behind Labour (40%) and the Conservatives (38%) on only 11%.
Will Nick agree with Nick?
Following Tory MP Nick Boles’s comments, what are the chances of a ‘Coalition Party’ standing at the next General Election?
Johnson: Clegg’s talk on bankers’ bonuses all “hot air”
Despite hard talk over bankers’ bonuses Nick Clegg is being accused of “hot air” over the issue by shadow Chancellor Alan Johnson, reports Chris Tarquini.
Cameron misinformed on EU bailouts says top Tory
Prime minister David Cameron faces criticism from within his own party over claims he has prevented Britain contributing to a potential European Union bailout.
Huhne unveils vision of a low carbon future
Energy secretary Chris Huhne today outlined a new plan that could ensure long term energy requirements are fulfilled in the UK in a more sustainable way.
Clegg faces lose-lose situation over Forgemasters
Nick Clegg has some tough decisions to make, both on the national stage and a lot closer to home, and faces a lose-lose situation over Sheffield Forgemasters.