Frontline policing matters more than Romeo enviro-spookery
In the wake of the Mark Kennedy case, Kevin Meagher argues dwindling police resources are better spent on frontline services than undercover “enviro-spookery”.
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New franchise deals must safeguard passengers
There’s scant evidence to suggest longer franchise periodsthat on its own this will result in improved performance or a better deal for rail passengers.
Women’s History Month: What about her story?
Women’s History Month aims to empower women by discovering and celebrating women’s lives and achievements and providing positive role models and inspiration.
Legal aid cuts will decimate advice services for the most vulnerable
Will Horwitz reports on the increase in opposition to the government’s cuts to legal aid.
Cameron’s “patronising drivel” is offensive and costs the same as EMA
The Tory flagship ‘family values’ policy, the Married Tax Allowance, has been found to have little impact on children’s lives, a new report from Demos reveals.
Charities urge rethink on DLA mobility allowance cuts
Charities have urged a rethink On DLA mobility allowance cuts which would affect 80,000 disabled people, writes Sarah Ismail.
Online activism and engagement can work locally too
Luke Bozier argues that Netroots UK was a success and offers practical advice for the future, looking at how online activism can work on a local level.
Coalition’s cuts draw a dividing line across Britain
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis on why we are not all in this together, on how the Nick Clegg/David Cameron cuts are hitting the poorest hardest.
The BA cabin crew dispute: The view from the shop floor
It is easy to forget that the British Airways cabin crew dispute is about real people’s lives; here, Left Foot Forward presents the testimony of a BA employee.
How the government lost the fairness argument
Polling data shows an increasing number of people believe that spending cuts are being done unfairly, indicating the government has lost the fairness argument.