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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.
Clare McNeil, senior research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), looks at the energy policy and environmental impact of the budget.
Jos Bell reports on the leaking of the first draft of the Transitional Risk Register of the health and social care bill, and the dangers to the NHS.
Danny Dorling of the IPPR demolishes the myth, pedalled by George Osborne and the one per cent, that the tax take on the rich rises the less they are taxed.
Left Foot Forward’s Ed Jacobs makes the case for widespread reform of political party funding, which has the potential to breathe new life into all parties.
Sanchia Alasia looks at the questions France must ask of itself in the wake of the carnage wrought by extremist Islamist Toulouse killer Mohamed Merah.
Ed Jacobs reports on this weekend’s Scottish Conservative Party Conference.
During today’s Parliamentary debate on the ‘Cash for Cameron’ scandal, minister Francis Maude was quizzed on the potential buying of the health bill.
Kevin Meagher reports on the downfall of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, a man so dodgy he makes David ‘Cash for Access’ Cameron look positively incorruptible.
AirportWatch’s John Stewart reports on the latest news in the debate on aviation in the south east, following reports the Heathrow third runway is back on.
David Cameron is contiuning to keep secret his Downing Street dinner party guestlist today, as questions continue to mount over the “Cash for Cameron” scandal.
