Left Foot Forward
Philip Gould: 1950–2011
Tributes have poured in to Philip Gould, one of the architects of New Labour, one of the great modernisers of British politics, who has died from cancer, aged just 61.
Scots support “devo-max” as new Tory leader distances herself from Cameron
Ed Jacobs writes about the latest opinion polls showing a plurality of support for Devo-Max, and a majority of support for some sort of constitutional change in Scotland. He also covers the election of Ruth Davidson to lead the Scottish Tories.
Look Left – G20 fails to calm the storm as eurozone crisis grows
The G20 summit failed to allay fears of world recession, breaking up tonight in ‘disarray’ having failed to agree a deal for the IMF, reports Shamik Das.
Sectarian Law will address “ugly element” within Scottish society
John Finnie writes about the introduction of a new law in Scotland which aims to drive the ugliness of sectarianism from football north of the border.
So is Britain really “full up”?
Matt Cavanagh, Associate Director at the Institute for Public Policy Research, looks at whether the United Kingdom is really “full up” as the angry right claim.
Migrationwatch’s 70 million cap proposal is dangerous and unfeasible
MigrationWatch’s e-petition calling for a 70 million person cap on population sets a dangerous precedent, is damaging for our economy and unrealisable.