Will Straw
Will Straw founded Left Foot Forward in 2009 and was its first Editor. Follow him on Twitter.
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 […]
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 […]