Left Foot Forward
Prof Prem Sikka: The Hancock scandal shows why we need proper regulation for non-executive directorships in government
'Ministers have eagerly embraced the idea of NEDs and enrol trusted soldiers to advance their ideological projects.'
Why we need an independence referendum in Scotland sooner rather than later
'If elections can be held whether in Scotland or even the USA, and if major events can be hosted whether COP26 or the Euros, it’s absurd to suggest it’s just not feasible to hold a referendum.'
Labour’s lesson in Batley: Treasure the Muslim vote
'It is hard not to trace the apparent desertion en masse of British Muslims from Labour to the party’s lethargic attitude to Muslims and their concerns since Starmer’s election victory. '
How different parts of the left are reacting to the Batley and Spen result
It’s a win of major significance not just for Kim Leadbeater but for the Labour Party nationally.
EXCLUSIVE: Voters think Starmer should go if Labour loses Batley and Spen by-election, poll finds
'Of those surveyed, 35% of voters think Keir Starmer should quit as Labour leader, compared to 28% who think he should stay on.'
EXCLUSIVE: Tories pause work on their own definition of Islamophobia two years after pledging to come up with one
The Conservatives first pledged to set out the process for establishing a working definition of Islamophobia in May 2019.