Left Foot Forward
Coalition still planning to opt out of directive on human trafficking
The prime minister today insisted the Government was uncompromising in its position on cracking down on human trafficking.
Number of working people living in poverty rises
The number of families living in poverty has grown by 200,000 in the past year. There are more children in poverty whose parents work than those who do not - highlighting that it is not just unemployment that causes poverty. New analysis reveals that in 2008/2009, there were 3.4 million families classed as "working poor".
Coalition sacks brave troops rather than risk anger of defence contractors
The Government's axe looks like it will fall on the the frontline. It has been announced that there will be a reduction in the number of service men and women in order to save money, whilst continuing with massive defence procurement spending - drawing criticism from the Pentagon and the tabloid press alike.
Labour members fall out of love with Blair
One possible theory about the swing from David to Ed Miliband, reported in YouGov’s latest poll, is that the interventions […]
BoJo: Coalition immigration policy “a shambles”
London Mayor Boris Johnson today branded the Coalition's immigration cap "a shambles" - putting him once again on a collision course with the Government.
Warnings of disastrous consequences of Royal Mail privatisation
The Government has announced that it is to press ahead with plans to privatise the Royal Mail - describing the action as "urgent". A number of recommendations have been given to the Coalition from the former deputy chairman of Ofcom, Richard Hooper. Speaking out this afternoon, Labour leadership candidate Ed Balls and former London mayor Ken Livingstone opposed the privatisation.