Left Foot Forward
Lib Dem vote swings to Labour in Tory marginals
The Lib Dem vote is collapsing in Tory marginals with swings of up to 13% to Labour. Meanwhile, 70% believe the Government is the same as if Tories governed alone.
Nick agrees with George – and fails to defend his constituents
Nick Clegg today sat shoulder-to-shoulder with George Osborne in defending the axing of the loan to Sheffield Forgemasters - in his constituency - forcing the plant to stop work on a new press for nuclear power plants which would have resulted in the creation of 200 jobs.
Next Labour leader “could be PM within a year”
Consistent David Cameron critic Simon Heffer suggests in this morning's Telegraph that the next Labour leader "could find himself prime minister within a year" - and suggests Ed Miliband is the favourite.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, July 21st
The Conservative-led Treasury Select Committee expressed fear that the austerity set out in the Budget could hurt the poor disproportionately, […]
Miliband brothers neck-and-neck for Labour leader
The Miliband brothers are neck-and-neck for top spot in the first round of voting. As many have predicted, the decision will come down to 2nd preferences.
Lib Dem deputy leader: “Absolutely no reason” why there shouldn’t be gay marriage
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes has said gay couples will be allowed to get married.