Left Foot Forward
Labour leadership: Candidates’ differences become clearer
Distance between the candidates for the Labour leadership is beginning to open up on a range of issues as the they seek to differentiate themselves from one another.
Politics Summary: Wednesday, July 14th
A manhunt is under way for the rogue Afghan soldier who killed three British soldiers in Nahr-e Saraj in Helmand province yesterday.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, July 13th
City minister Mark Hoban has urged the banking sector to demonstrate the "pay restraint" being demanded of workers in the public and private sector and is considering a permanent tax on the pay and profits of banks.
Spain reign, but what impact has the World Cup left on South Africa?
For many South Africans in the Soweto township and around the country, the World Cup has been a bonanza for the rich at the expense of the poor – and the tournament’s critics have not remained silent.
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?