Left Foot Forward
Politics Summary: Monday, July 12th
Lord Mandelson reveals the inside story of the post-election negotiations with the Liberal Democrats today, writing that Nick Clegg demanded Gordon Brown's resignation as the price of a Lib-Lab deal - and that Danny Alexander sought a change to the voting system without the need for a referendum.
Why the rush, Nick?
What reason is there for Nick Clegg not rethinking the process and chronology of the boundary review – unless the government actively wants to redraw the boundaries without taking account of the missing voters? If that's not the reason, then why the rush?
Labour needs to serve people whether or not it’s in power
For me and I believe, many on the left, the defining concern is that we need to show that we want to serve people whether or not we are in power.
Look Left – The Week in Fast Forward
Remembering the July 7th terror attacks, the latest Coalition cuts, Michael Gove's week from hell and more.
Water dilemma
This morning the seven million people of the north west of England woke to find they run the risk of a £1,000 fine if they wield their hosepipe to water their geraniums. Sprinklers too, for that matter, are also temporarily beyond the pale.
The week outside Westminster
A look back at the week's political news in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.