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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.
Ed Jacobs reports on the results of the first referendum about Scottish independence using the same question as Salmond; he suggests the results aren’t as positive as they seem.
Ed Miliband will step up the war of words over the coalition’s health reforms today, warning 6,000 nursing jobs are at risk unless the health bill is defeated.
Tom Rouse presents what’s been happening this week beyond this sceptred isle.
How we got here from there; Ben Mitchell finishes his economic primer at the present day.
Ed Jacobs writes about the UUP in chaos, the Tories trying to pick up the pieces, Leanne Wood heading to the Plaid Cymru summit, and Ed Miliband in Scotland.
Ben Mitchell presents the first part of his two-part primer in economics. Essential reading for all Left Foot Forwardistas.
The coalition lost its third cabinet minister since the election today, as Chris Huhne resigned to fight charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Alex Hern reports on the news that Donald Trump, the tupée himself, has endorsed Mittens Romney.
George Readings reports on the launch of the Times’s campaign to make life easier for cyclists in London and all around the country.
Jenny Jones argues that by refusing to implement a Robin Hood tax, Boris Johnson is hurting Londoners to the tune of £1.2 billion every year
