A crisis made in Downing Street: one MILLION people visit food banks
Almost one million people had to rely on a food bank for emergency food aid in the past year.
Five signs the cost of living crisis is far from over
Don’t believe the coalition hype. The so-called ‘cost of living crisis’ is far from over, writes James Bloodworth.
Coalition Britain: a third of families living on the cusp of homelessness
New figures from Shelter demonstrate just how precarious the economic recovery still is for many people.
Why conservatives can’t be trusted on Russia
Conservatives of all stripes increasingly can’t be trusted on what is potentially the biggest geo-political issue of our time, writes James Bloodworth.
Osborne’s record on tax avoidance: spin over substance
The chancellor’s record on tax avoidance suggests this is yet another PR exercise, writes James Bloodworth.
Michael Gove is concerned about teachers promoting science in schools. Yes, really
Michael Gove is concerned about teachers promoting science in schools. Yes, really.
The Maria Miller affair shows we need the right to recall MPs
Politics is not a one every five years business. Democracy shouldn’t be either.
People hit by Bedroom Tax choosing between eating and heating
People hit by the hated Bedroom Tax are choosing between eating and heating, with three quarters cutting back on food bills, according to a new report.
Three things that need to happen in light of the Maria Miller scandal
Left Foot Forward editor James Bloodworth has come up with three things which parliament must consider in light of the latest scandal around MPs and their expenses.
Don’t cheer too loudly if Clegg gets a hammering in the Euro Elections
Labour should worry if Nick Clegg goes. The likelihood of a strong Lib Dem General Election performance would be greatly enhanced by a new – left-leaning – leader.