Unions to force Labour conference vote on Winter Fuel Allowance cuts
Unite is planning to bring a motion condemning the cuts
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Economic slump caused by Brexit is worsening, economists warn
‘The negative impacts of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement have intensified over time, with 2023 showing more pronounced trade declines than previous years.’
North-South divide: UK tax system barrier to overcoming regional wealth inequality, report finds
The research found that people living in the North will have, on average, £210,000 less wealth than individuals in the South East, largely due to the current tax system.
Andy Burnham pushes to extend Finnish-style homelessness scheme in Greater Manchester
The mayor has set out plans to end homelessness in the region by following Finland’s model.
‘Should have gone to Specsavers’: Thank EU for the Music to file official complaint over Telegraph’s reporting of Last Night of the Proms
Left Foot Forward spoke exclusively to Thank EU for the Music for clarification about the media coverage.
Manuela Perteghella MP: Labour needs to do better on social justice
The Lib Dem MP criticised Labour’s welfare policies in an interview with Left Foot Forward
Ed Davey tells party conference Lib Dems will ‘finish the job’ of ousting Tory MPs from parliament
Davey also called for the NHS to be made ‘winterproof’
Claire Young MP: Lib Dems will provide ‘constructive opposition’ to Labour
At Lib Dem conference, we spoke to the new MP Claire Young
Bobby Dean MP: Lib Dems are ‘tentatively supportive’ of Labour government’s agenda
The new Lib Dem MP also said he was “sceptical about some of the mood music”
Lib Dem conference backs call for immediate suspension of all arms exports to Israel
The motion backed by members also called for immediate recognition of a Palestinian state