Labour must not become an anti-immigration party
Leadership candidates are talking about immigration. Neil O’Brien asks: “Will Labour now become an anti-immigration party?” There’s no reason why they should.
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A rainbow coalition?
Left Foot Forward has long argued that Britain has a progressive majority.
Vote 2010: International development
Mr Brown’s upbringing, his moral compass, explains his consistent political identification with the underdog and the poor – unlike Mr Cameron.
Tory/UUP pact – tensions in the shadow cabinet
Ahead of the final Northern Ireland leaders’ debate on the BBC tonight, the electoral alliance between the Tories and UUP is once again under intense scrutiny.
Politics Summary: Monday, April 26th
Sign up to receive this daily email by 9am every morning. With the weekend polls continuing to predict a hung parliament in the closest election since 1974, Nick Clegg appears to be looking towards both Labour and the Conservatives iftest
Politics Summary: Tuesday, April 13th
Two alternative visions for Britain are set out in today’s papers. The Guardian reports that Gordon Brown has “pledged to deepen Blairite reforms of the public services and drive through more democratic reform than at any time in the pasttest
Labour’s manifesto: a progressive perspective
Labour today published its manifesto, ‘A future fair for all’. The document contains a number of progressive policies including on a living wage and greener future.
Building a radical future
The media and political establishment seeks to demonise and marginalise young people even as it claims to be for them.
Did Tories know their sex ed opt out was illegal?
Tories have used ‘wash-up’ to block compulsory sex education for 15-16 year olds. But their policy could be illegal under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Majority of mothers support Sure Start & warn against cuts
A charity has today published research showing nearly 70 per cent of mums will be less likely to vote for a party that cut free childcare places or tax credits.