Labour needs a leader that Leads for Women
Let’s make sure our next leader leads for women. We’ll be asking all the leadership contenders what they think of our proposals; see http://lead4women.wordpress.com/
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To defend the cuts, Labour must be clear about the size of government
In today’s Guardian, Will Straw argues that Labour must “pick what it thinks is the right size of the public sector.” A wealth tax is one way to protect against cuts.
It’s “answer time” for the candidates
Five candidates have been nominated for the position of Labour party leader. Left Foot Forward sets out the six areas that we want the debate to focus on.
Labour is still a moral crusade
The Welsh Assembly elections are a year away. The Labour Party in Wales is taking stock after the general election and preparing its manifesto and campaign for next May.
Should Labour lurch left?
Helen Goodman MP argues today that Labour should adopt policies that enhance liberty and equality. She says the party allowed its “bossy tendency too much free rein”.
Labour’s problem is deeper than C2s
It has almost become conventional wisdom to blame Labour’s defeat on a loss of support among C2s. But the party’s problems are deeper and more severe.
“Labour values” launches with mass movement objective
A new website was launched today by a group of London-based Labour activists. “Labour values” contains campaign case studies & three key goals for party reform.
Labour membership up 13,000 as angry Lib Dems desert
The Labour Party’s membership has shot up since election day, rising by more than 13,000 to 167,000 – a rise of 8.5 per cent.
David Miliband ahead in early endorsements
Left Foot Forward is keeping tabs on the endorsement of candidates during Labour’s leadership election. David Miliband is narrowly in the lead with 16 to Ed’s 14.
What should Labour’s leadership contest be about?
This blog will remain neutral during the Labour leadership election. But we want to ensure that the contest is about the future of the party’s policy & organisation.