When shame left the room: racism, immigration, and Britain’s moral retreat
Britain is sliding backwards into open racism, fuelled by political silence, immigration narratives & the media. Can we reverse this fall?
Politics is full of scrutiny, but once in a while positive recognition doesn’t go amiss
Lib Dem MP Jamie Stone reflects on securing Pride in Place funding for his constituency
Why has devolution ground to a halt?
That’s a hammer blow to plans to deliver growth and to get power out of Whitehall and back into local communities.
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Announcing our new editor
Left Foot Forward is pleased to announce the appointment of our new editor, Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin, who starts today. Niamh brings extensive experience in online journalism and editing, as well as political and non-profit communications. Her work has beentest
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