Left Foot Forward
Beth Winter MP: The government is trying to force the public into greater poverty
There can be no political stability when a government is attempting to force the public into greater poverty.
Jeremy Hunt’s budget failed to address our economic woes, a new direction is needed
The Chancellor’s promised deregulatory cull of consumer, worker and environmental protections will make matters far worse
EXCLUSIVE: Majority of voters say government is not doing enough to tackle climate change, poll finds
63% of those asked, believe that the government is not doing enough to tackle climate change, while just 27% believe that the government is doing enough.
Jeremy Hunt delivers a big tax cut on bank profits while refusing to extend free school meals to poorest children
The surcharge on the profits of banks will be cut from 8% to 3%, which means more than a billion pounds in tax savings for banks every single year.
5 ways in which Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement failed ordinary workers and the vulnerable
The blame for 12 years of sluggish growth and deteriorating public services lies squarely with the government.
A damning chart showing just how much UK health spending has lagged behind the rest of Europe
The UK has spent about 20 per cent less per person on health each year than similar European countries over the past decade.