Left Foot Forward

Vote 2010: An election reflection

The general election of 2010 is the closest in a generation. Left Foot Forward sets out its reflections on a most extraordinary election campaign.

Thatcher 2: I’ll be back

Vote 2010: A tale of two electorates

Electoral reform is not just about electoral fairness – there are wider political and social implications; income inequality is now at its greatest since 1945.

Vote 2010: What chance a Lab-Con coalition?

Coalitions of this sort can be effective, and do not automatically amount to ‘weak’ government; however, national coalitions are not a long-term option.

Vote 2010: Immigration

For progressives, the lesson is that policy isn’t enough; we need a new narrative on immigration, and the next government will face the challenge of writing it.

What to watch for – Wales

In the final of the mini series assessing looking at the nations, Left Foot Forward assesses the four main parties' chances across the 40 seats in Wales.