Will Straw
Will Straw founded Left Foot Forward in 2009 and was its first Editor. Follow him on Twitter.
Lucky richest 13 times better off than poorest under Tory marriage tax plan
The Tories married couples tax break will be regressive. It will cost £4.9 billion with the richest decile getting a tax break 13 times as big as the poorest.
Progress in London Citizens’ campaign for a living wage
London Citizens annual assembly exploded in dance and song last night. "Taking responsibility in the economic crisis" achieved progress on a London living wage.
Politics Summary: Thursday, November 26th
Sir David Walker’s review of Corporate Government of the UK Banking Industry is, according to the Telegraph, set to introduce […]
Oil links of Tory climate denial grandees
Climate denying Tories Lord Nigel Lawson and Peter Lilley MP have close associations with the oil industry. The grandees have 13 years of Cabinet experience.
Michael Fallon approved of Bank “covert support”
Michael Fallon knew about the possibility of "covert support" for banks. A treasury select committee report recommended changes to the law to make it possible.
Zero carbon homes by 2016 as green gloves come off
Labour and Conservative made green announcements today. Low carbon homes will be compulsory by 2016. But George Osborne's plans faced criticism.