Left Foot Forward
The Tories get it all wrong on Northern Ireland
Alliance party leader David Ford called the Tory/UUP pact a “sham marriage”; today’s manifesto commitments on Northern Ireland represent sham policy.
Election Focus – Plaid Cymru
With Plaid Cymru in partial control of the Assembly Government, Wales is a country now largely red with increasing shades of green.
Tory manifesto fails against ‘progressive conservative’ tests
The Conservative manifesto falls short against "twelve tests" set by Progressive Conservatives. It contains only 3 of the tests. The Labour manifesto has 5.
Tory candidates won’t sign up to climate change or new politics
David Cameron has made climate change and a "new politics" key parts of his future offer. But his candidates are reluctant to show their commitment to either issue.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, April 13th
Two alternative visions for Britain are set out in today’s papers. The Guardian reports that Gordon Brown has “pledged to […]
Labour’s manifesto: a progressive perspective
Labour today published its manifesto, 'A future fair for all'. The document contains a number of progressive policies including on a living wage and greener future.