Left Foot Forward
Politics Summary: Tuesday, May 25th
In the Queen's speech today, the Coalition will unveil plans to create 2,000 new academies.
Labour’s problem is deeper than C2s
It has almost become conventional wisdom to blame Labour's defeat on a loss of support among C2s. But the party's problems are deeper and more severe.
Not all gay asylum-seekers sent back to face persecution
Because of internalised homophobia many LGBT refugees stay underground and don't try and regularise their situation until they become desperate.
Threat hangs over medical research following cuts
Today’s cuts were meant to focus on eliminating waste and low priority spending areas. So why was £233m cut from the Centre for Medical Research and Innovation?
David agrees with Ed on “building a movement” for change
The keynote speech at Saturday’s Progreess conference was a clear and concise offer from David Miliband, a message centred around ‘building a movement’.
Is unionist unity possible?
Support for the principle of a single, united unionist party across Northern Ireland seems to be growing following outgoing UUP leader Sir Reg Empey's call.