Left Foot Forward
New book reveals Alex Salmond is a man capable of “explosive rages”
A new biography of Alex Salmond paints him as a man capable of "explosive rages" whose "merciless criticism" left some of his staff "an emotional train wreck".
Housing benefit changes even more unfair than child benefit cuts
Chancellor George Osborne’s other announcement to introduce a cap on benefits at £26,000 is even more unfair than the child benefit changes.
Melanie Phillips is inspiration behind Tea Party anti-Muslim leader
The English Defence League is strengthening its ties with the American Tea Party Movement. Melanie Phillips is an inspiration for the Tea Party's anti-Muslim leader, Pamela Geller.
Suffragettes remain campaigning role-models a century later
A century on, the Suffragettes remain exemplary role models for effective campaigning, and occupy a unique position in our national consciousness.
Look Left – Lies, damned lies and David Cameron
David Cameron delivered the first prime ministerial speech to a Conservative party conference in 14 years on Wednesday - a speech littered with errors.
How to transform Labour
Our guest writer is Gina Byrne, Compass The media is abuzz today with Ed Miliband’s shadow cabinet appointments ahead of […]