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Left Foot Forward
Rishi Sunak breaks yet another pledge as economy shrinks and fears of recession grow
Sunak has made growing the economy one of his fives pledges to voters before an expected general election next year.
Here’s how the government is doing everything it can to attack workers and trade unions
‘It is all one-way traffic, designed to boost corporate profits, weaken worker rights and penalise trade unions’
EXCLUSIVE: Record year for crowdfunder donations shows rising tide of support for voting reform, campaigners say
“To renew our country, we need to renew our democracy. There is a growing recognition that we can’t tackle climate breakdown or reduce inequality with a democracy that isn’t fit for purpose.
Health Secretary sparks outrage after disgraceful description of junior doctors
“How insulting … They are doctors, they save lives every day.”
Government brutally mocked for using HS2 money meant to ‘level up the North’ for improving roads in London
‘Wait, what?! Nearly a quarter of a billion quid to be spent on London roads – and this is badged as a “Network North” project?’
We can’t tackle the climate crisis without voting reform
‘Effective action on climate chaos is purposefully rejected because First Past the Post (FPTP) privileges the voices and votes of a tiny minority’
Tory smear campaign against Keir Starmer backfires
“Downing Street’s plan is now so desperate that they have decided to attack Keir Starmer, the former lawyer, for working as a lawyer, when he was a lawyer.”
Wera Hobhouse MP: Sustainable aviation fuel is “a game changer for the future of green transport”
‘One of the biggest obstacles to decarbonising the aviation industry is the amount of jet fuel being used per flight.’
Rishi Sunak’s attempt to swerve declaring his interests in committee grilling
Prime Minister’s letter to avoid being accused of not declaring his interests (like last time)