Left Foot Forward
Immigration cap differences of Cameron and Cable laid bare on trip to India
The internal contradictions of the Government’s immigration policy have been laid bare during the prime minister’s trip to India.
The best way for Labour to renew is through a frank and open exchange of ideas
Open Left and Soundings magazine have produced an ebook entitled 'Labour's Future' edited by myself and Jonathan Rutherford; the central message being that we can only engage in the process of renewal pluralistically.
CLP nominations reinforce MPs’ endorsements
CLP nominations reinforce MPs' endorsements. In nominating constituencies there was a 73% chance of supporting the same candidate as their MP.
Wanted: A leadership that understands London’s problems
Ken Livingstone writes exclusively on the problems facing London's economy under the ConDem cuts and why he is the man who can best deal with them.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 27th
BP plumbed new depths yesterday, going into the red for the first time in 18 years, to the tune of £11 billion - as it was announced chief exec Tony Hayward would be sent to Siberia.
Compass must practice what it preaches on pluralism
There remains a contradiction at the heart of Compass’s pluralist mission. Compass, while not formally affiliated to the Labour Party, is registered with the Party, and has a rule that forbids members of other parties from being full members.