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Watch: George Osborne gets bood at the Paralympics – while Gordon Brown gets cheered
George Osborne was booed at the Paralympics yesterday – while Gordon Brown was cheered.
All change as Cameron reshuffles the Coalition Cabinet
The new Cabinet is beginning to take shape with ministers who’ve been demoted, moved sideways or axed learning their fate this morning.
Who is your most influential left-wing thinker of 2011/12?
It’s that time of year again: Parliament’s back, conference season’s approaching… and it’s time to nominate your most influential left-wing thinker 2011/12.
Nomination for most influential left-wing thinker 2011/12: Philip Gould
Robert Philpot nominates Philip Gould as the most influential left-winger thinker 2011/12.
The UK must support a democratic future in Swaziland
Swaziland is Africa’s only absolute monarchy and is currently in the midst of significant economic, political and social struggles.
Nomination for most influential left-wing thinker 2011/12: Colin Crouch
Neal Lawson, chair of Compass, nominates Colin Crouch as the most influential left-winger thinker 2011/12.
Nomination for most influential left-wing thinker 2011/12: Stella Creasy
Carl Packman MP nominates Stella Creasy as the most influential left-winger thinker 2011/12.
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Salmond’s plan to break up the BBC may please Murdoch but will be a disaster for Scotland
Shadow Scottish secretary Margaret Curran warns against Alex Salmond’s disastrous plans to break up the BBC.
Taking a break
Left Foot Forward will be taking a short summer break over the coming week, during which blogging will be light. A full service resumes on September 4th.