Left Foot Forward
Wanted: A leadership that understands London’s problems
Ken Livingstone writes exclusively on the problems facing London's economy under the ConDem cuts and why he is the man who can best deal with them.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 27th
BP plumbed new depths yesterday, going into the red for the first time in 18 years, to the tune of £11 billion - as it was announced chief exec Tony Hayward would be sent to Siberia.
Compass must practice what it preaches on pluralism
There remains a contradiction at the heart of Compass’s pluralist mission. Compass, while not formally affiliated to the Labour Party, is registered with the Party, and has a rule that forbids members of other parties from being full members.
Just 23% of Scottish secondaries meet target for school sports teaching
The SNP Government has been accused of giving up on its manifesto pledge to provide at least two hours of physical education to children in school each week.
Labour MP switches from Ed to David after balloting members
Labour backbencher John Mann has switched his support from Ed Miliband - whom he nominated - to David Miliband following a ballot of 15,000 party members and known Labour voters in his Bassetlaw constituency.
Politics Summary: Monday, July 26th
The Telegraph‘s front page reports, “Banks told: lend more or lose bonuses”. The Government will today publish two green papers […]