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Not so tough, not so fair: The coalition cannot be trusted on welfare reform
Mr Osborne's attack today on out-of-work benefits and his rhetoric on 'fair play' lack credibility, and mean the coalition cannot be trusted on welfare reform.
Child Benefit cuts will hit the poor hardest in the long run
In the long run, the cuts to Child Benefit announced today will hit the poorest hardest, as the principle of universal benefits is eroded, argues Nicola Smith.
Thumbs down to IDS reforms
Left Foot Forward summarises the concerns being expressed across the devolved nations to Iain Duncan Smith's proposed shake up of the benefits system.
Jam tomorrow for some and gruel today for everyone – Burnham’s social care plans
'If Burnham is looking to walk in the footsteps of Bevan he will need a bolder, broader, more radical vision'
Laura Parker: ‘There is zero evidence PR advantages the far-right’
LFF spoke to Labour for a New Democracy's Laura Parker at Labour Conference
Successive governments have allowed the voices of Kashmiris to be marginalised
The United Kingdom must now show the moral courage to act. Above all, it must ensure that the inalienable human rights of Kashmiris remain at the heart of any lasting and peaceful resolution.