Public support for fracking just hit a record low
In 2013 more people backed than opposed the controversial energy source. But in the face of growing protests, public opinion has turned.
Co-op communities: How we can take back control of the housing market
A community-owned housing scheme in London is leading the way in tackling the housing crisis
Paul Flynn MP: People should take cannabis in Parliament to show the ‘law is an ass’
Newport West MP tells Left Foot Forward that the ‘cavernous stupidity of our politicians’ is to blame for rise in drug deaths, as he launches bid to un-ban the bud.
Revealed: How the General Election saw a surge in the youth vote
New figures reveal turnout among 18-24 year olds rose above 60% this election – for the first time since 1992. This is a game-changer.
One in five young people are taking drugs. It’s time to legalise and regulate
New figures show the UK’s approach to tackling drugs is failing. Now let’s find a sensible way of dealing with the fact that people like getting high.
The government has passed the buck on cleaning up our filthy air
By leaving out the single best means of tackling air pollution, today’s clean air strategy is a court-forced cop-out.
Tribunal fees to be scrapped following Unison Supreme Court challenge
From today, no one will have to pay to challenge mistreatment by bosses after a long battle by unions.
Wales just scrapped the worst of the Tories’ union-busting law
The Welsh Assembly has abolished most of the Tories’ divisive Trade Union Act. But workers’ rights in Wales aren’t safe just yet.
Why Gove can’t be trusted on his ‘Green Brexit’ rhetoric today
Don’t buy Gove’s ‘Green Brexit’ promises – his record speaks louder than his words.
Someone just joined the House of Lords through the votes of 16 aristocrats
And we know next to nothing about him.