Will Straw
Will Straw founded Left Foot Forward in 2009 and was its first Editor. Follow him on Twitter.
No escape for Cameron on importance of poverty
Cameron's "parenting warmth" speech is misleading. Research indicates the clear role played by poverty in determining both life chances and the quality of parenting.
BoJo out on a limb over bankers’ bonus
Boris Johnson has spoken out against the bankers' bonus tax. Not only is he at odds with his own party and the Government, but also with leading economists.
What the Sun won’t tell you
The Sun today makes uncomfortable reading for Labour supporters. But the underlying data supports the claim that they are using polling to help undermine Brown.
Politics Summary: Monday, January 11th
Gordon Brown has set up a 10-member “inner cabinet” to oversee Labour’s general election campaign following last week’s failed coup. […]
Stop Rod Liddle
A facebook group has been launched to stop Rod Liddle from becoming Editor of the Independent newspaper. Liddle is renowned for a series of offensive outbursts.
Green groups welcome offshore wind announcement
The Government’s £75 billion offshore wind turbine programme has been welcomed today by green groups including the Green party. The […]