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We will be returning on Monday 5th January with more hard-hitting news and comment, written by and for the UK left.
Most people would pay more in tax if it meant safeguarding the NHS, according to a new ComRes poll for the Independent.
Iram Ramzan talks to feminist activist Habiba Jaan about women’s rights, the ban on forced marriage and cultural double standards.
The government’s about-face shows that we can make the case for public services run for people over profit.
Recovery alone will not restore lost ground facing low-earning parents – the parties need to ensure the worst off feel the benefit of growth.
If the Tories win the 2015 election the left’s worst fears about the NHS may be realised.
Today we will urge the government to come clean about the impact of delays, chaos and failing programmes at the Department for Work and Pensions.
There is increasing pressure on school places and Michael Gove’s policies are making things worse.
The most read articles on Left Foot Forward this week.
Labour is willing to talk about tax avoidance but also tax evasion. For too long politicians have ducked the issue.
The total annual cost of the monarchy is estimated by Republic to be around £300m – nine times higher than the official figure.
