PBR must deliver strong, sustainable growth
Article outlining the case for growth in the pre-Budget report and against the Tory cuts.
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Economic update – December 2009
Left Foot Forward’s monthly economic update shows a recovery might be under way. Unemployment is slowing and manufacturing activity rebounded strongly.
What is radical politics today?
Report back on the launch of the “What ‘is’ radical politics today” book.
Reaction to Lib Dem tax plans
The Liberal Democrats have announced their tax plans for the election. Here we bring you reaction to Vince Cable and Nick Clegg’s ideas from around the blogs.
Krugman joins chorus for Tobin tax
Nobel prize winning economist Paul Krugman has advocated for a Tobin tax. The Austrian government estimates that the tax could raise £420bn a year.
Copenhagen: Summary of latest climate science published
An authoritative group of scientists have published a 64-page report on the “Latest Climate Science” ahead of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen.
UKIP MEP stands by attack on “biased, censoring” BBC
UKIP MEP Godfrey Bloom tells Left Foot Forward he “absolutely stands by” his anti-BBC rant; he said they had “blocked sceptics of climate change for four years”
Red lines for a progressive PBR
Left Foot Forward sets out five red lines for a progressive Pre-Budget Report. We will assess the PBR against these criteria on the day of the report.
Tory “green housing” plans lack ambition
The Tory plans, unveiled today, do not go far enough to tackle the housing problems in our country.
Progress in London Citizens’ campaign for a living wage
London Citizens annual assembly exploded in dance and song last night. “Taking responsibility in the economic crisis” achieved progress on a London living wage.