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New poll shows boost for independent Scotland
Alex Salmond has received a boost to his dream of an independent Scotland as the latest polling shows a four per cent increase in support for independence since October.
Could a progressive black Cardinal signal the Vatican’s Obama moment?
Could the next Pope be a black progressive? Left Foot Forward looks at the favourites to take over from Pope Benedict XVI.
Welcome to James Bloodworth
James Bloodworth joins Left Foot Forward today as Assistant Editor
This week’s most read
The most read articles on Left Foot Forward this week.
Far-right targeting Irish in Liverpool
The far-right are targeting the Irish community in Liverpool.
Look Left – Gay marriage, Mid-Staffordshire Trust, and Gove’s u-turn
James Bloodworth looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.