Left Foot Forward
If we really want gender equality, we have to change the electoral system itself
The argument that parliament would be flooded with a series of token women hardly stands up to scrutiny.
Immigration – a midterm issue that dominates midterm elections
Immigration has not been a decisive issue in any UK General Election during my lifetime.
Standing together against hate – we stand together with Anna Lo
Anna Lo - the UK’s only parliamentary politician of Chinese origin - has said she will not seek re-election to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2016. One of the reasons she cites is racism.
New polling: Scots still sceptical about independence
New polling indicates that whilst the Yes campaign has increased its support it still has a mountain to climb.
Beijing and Washington’s assertiveness on carbon pollution exposes Europe’s dithering
Climate has become such a low priority for European leaders that they see the horse-trading over jobs in the Commission as a bigger deal than efforts to avert climate change.
EU voters – Independent Scotland should join EU, but not automatically
Voters in six EU countries other than Britain have given their thumbs up to an independent Scotland gaining membership of the European Union.