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From the Editor: Thank you to our readers and supporters

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (4 days ago)

Our readership continues to grow but none of this would’ve been possible without readers and donors. We need your support now more than ever, with the rise of the right, as progressives we must continue to fight back against regressive policies and ideas.

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LFF is closed over the Christmas holidays

Basit Mahmood
23 December, 2025 (4 days ago)

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Payday lenders leaving the market: what this means for responsible lending

Carl Packman
12 March, 2014

It has been revealed today that around a quarter of payday lenders will exit the market after the Financial Conduct Authority pick-up the baton for consumer credit regulation.

Ed Miliband is right, the promise of an EU referendum won’t win the 2015 election

James Bloodworth
12 March, 2014

Ed Miliband understands that people want a government that understands their concerns about Europe but is not obsessed with it.

Richard Haass warns of return to violence in Northern Ireland

Ed Jacobs
12 March, 2014

Former US diplomat Richard Haass has warned of a return to serious violence in Northern Ireland if contentious issues are not resolved.

How to control welfare spending: build houses and raise the minimum wage

Steven Donlon
12 March, 2014

There are more progressive ways to control spending than bashing the poor.

The postal vote increases turnout – so why would we want to scrap it?

Jess Garland
11 March, 2014

We should be focusing on getting as many people to cast a ballot, whether by mail or in person.

A final chance to defeat the hospital closure clause

Matt Dykes
11 March, 2014

The TUC is calling on MPs to oppose the government’s ill-thought out hospital closure clause.

Left Foot Forward: Our allies in the fight for a green future

11 March, 2014

Natalie Bennett, the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, calls for support for Left Foot Forward.

Ethnic minorities better qualified than their white British counterparts

James Bloodworth
11 March, 2014

Many immigrants are increasingly more well qualified than their white British counterparts, according to a new study by the University of Manchester.

Bob Crow: a two states for two peoples trade unionist

Alan Johnson
11 March, 2014

Bob Crow wasn’t just a class fighter. He was proper two states for two peoples trade unionist when it came to Israel and Palestine.

Bob Crow on socialism, the Royal family and going on strike

11 March, 2014

In memory of Bob Crow we take a look back at some of his most memorable comments.

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