Has Laws landed Osborne in it
David Laws was careful with his words on Newsnight about the decisions of previous governments. His claims appear to undermine his boss’ less guarded turns of phrase.
Will Straw
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“Labour values” launches with mass movement objective
A new website was launched today by a group of London-based Labour activists. “Labour values” contains campaign case studies & three key goals for party reform.
David Miliband ahead in early endorsements
Left Foot Forward is keeping tabs on the endorsement of candidates during Labour’s leadership election. David Miliband is narrowly in the lead with 16 to Ed’s 14.
Osborne slurs Treasury’s integrity
George Osborne uses an interview in today’s Financial Times to continue his attack on the Treasury’s fiscal forecasts. The estimates are made by civil servants.
Politics Summary: Monday, May 17th
The front page of several papers focuses on the first cuts of the new Government. The Guardian reports that Chancellor George Osborne will set out plans for an audit of the country’s finances and begin the process of cutting publictest
What should Labour’s leadership contest be about?
This blog will remain neutral during the Labour leadership election. But we want to ensure that the contest is about the future of the party’s policy & organisation.
Campaigners call for Theresa May to be removed as Equalities Minister
Nearly 30,000 people have joined a Facebook group calling for Theresa May to be sacked as Equalities Minister. She repeatedly voted against gay rights measures.
Labour should go slow
Pressure is building on Labour to spend time finding a new leader. A letter in this morning’s Guardian makes the case for a slower leadership contest.
Is 55% too low?
There are fears over the Lib-Con government’s 55 per cent threshold for a successful dissolution resolution. But this could be overplayed.
Politics Summary: Thursday, May 13th
All the front pages feature pictures of Britain’s new “happy couple”, dubbed the “Ant and Dec” of British politics, in the garden of Number 10. The Guardian says that, “Nick Clegg is to take personal charge of a massive programmetest