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Three reasons Labour must not be bullied by fat cat energy bosses
The most important thing now is that Ed Miliband and the Labour Party stand firm against the inevitable cascade of sour grapes that are about to come their way. Here are three reasons why that is so important.
A rather interesting Red Ed. (On Miliband’s 2013 conference speech)
This was a speech more about crowd-pleasing, with some of the crowd thankfully way outside the hall, barely aware of him or it.
Will David Cameron really risk siding with rip off energy firms this winter?
Ed Miliband’s announcement today on an energy freeze is not only a radical policy, but it also places David Cameron in a very awkward position.
Liberal Democrat run council employs 300 people on zero-hour contracts
Cornwall Council has been using more than 300 people on zero hour contracts, it has been revealed this week.
Miliband to set out radical alternative to coalition failure
At conference Ed Miliband will develop his responsible capitalism theme and announce new policies to boost construction and house building, help out small businesses and also ensure that improved skills and wages are at the heart of a Labour government.
Miliband to make passionate plea for Scotland to remain in the Union
Ed Miliband will make an impassioned plea to retain Scotland’s place at the top table of the UK union.
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The three issues Labour must focus on at conference
Left Foot Forward is at conference this year, and James Bloodworth has looked at what he believes are the three key issues the party needs to focus on.