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Deadlock in Italy as Grillo, Bersani and Berlusconi share the spoils
Uncertainty, fear and bewilderment stalk the streets of Italy following an election in which the system failed to produce outright winners, reports Shamik Das.
It’s time to speak up for the men who are raped in war zones
Reports from Syria of routine rape being used against men and women is a reminder of the unspoken prevalence of the rape of men and boys in areas of conflict.
Left Foot Forward welcomes Sonia Klein to the team
Left Foot Forward welcomes Sonia Klein to the team.
Unions seek stronger labour laws in US-EU free trade talks
Just days after it was announced that the USA and the European Union were to open discussions on a free trade agreement worth trillions of dollars, trade unions on both sides of the Atlantic said that employment rights had to be a key issue on the agenda.
Ten years of the Congestion Charge: Fewer cars, less pollution and a positive impact on business
Ten years ago this month the Congestion Charge was introduced in London by Mayor Ken Livingstone. It has resulted in fewer cars on the road, less pollution and has had a positive impact on business. What’s not to like?
Credit downgrade takes centre stage in Scottish independence debate
While Westminster is absorbed by the difficulties facing Nick Clegg over allegations relating to the conduct of the former Lib Dem chief executive Lord Rennard, it remains the economy that will decide the result of the next General Election.
How best to support an ageing population? More immigration
The financial stressed put on the welfare state by Britain’s ageing population could be assuaged by higher levels of immigration.
The human face of austerity: Coalition presides over shocking food bank rise
Figures obtained by Left Foot Forward show the coalition has presided over a shocking growth in the number of people using food banks to feed themselves and their families.
MigrationWatch is scaremongering, as usual
MigrationWatch is more interested in scaremongering than getting the facts right.
Coalition opposition to a 2030 target is short sighted, dangerous and hypocritical
The coalition’s opposition to a 2030 target is short-sighted, dangerous and hypocritical. The measure has cross-party support as well as the backing of business.