Left Foot Forward
Hancock breaks ranks with attack on Equality Act
Tory MP Matthew Hancock launched an attack on the Equality Act at the Conservative party conference yesterday - just days after Theresa May praised it.
Could the Tories join forces with the SNP?
Reports in Scotland suggest the Tories will perform a u-turn and pledge that they would be prepared to enter into coalition government - even with the SNP.
Child Benefit cuts will hit the poor hardest in the long run
In the long run, the cuts to Child Benefit announced today will hit the poorest hardest, as the principle of universal benefits is eroded, argues Nicola Smith.
How Labour prevented a Tory majority
Labour's election defeat was severe. But incumbency, the length of the campaign, and a handful of paid organisers made the difference between a Tory majority and a hung parliament.
Ed M not the natural choice of shadow cabinet candidates
Analysis of the shadow cabinet candidates' Labour leader preferences reveals that Ed Miliband cannot rely on automatic support for his leadership. Of the 49 MPs standing for the shadow cabinet, 14 did not put down any preference for the Labour leader.
New poll shows Lib Dem voters fear Coalition, but Tories are content
An Ipsos-MORI poll published yesterday shows the Lib Dems floundering in coalition, while the Conservatives thrive. Tory voters are happy - 85% are hopeful of their government’s potential. But only 54% of Lib Dems are, with 43% describing themselves as fearful of the government. This may reflect the fact that 51% of all voters believe the government is not a ‘genuine coalition’; instead, they think the Conservatives are making most of the decisions.