Balls in Tribune & on QT: “When the facts change, I change my mind”
The Milibrothers may be ‘increasingly confident’ about their chances of being the next leader of the Labour Party, but Ed Balls thinks his economic policy could be a winner.
Claire French
Website Claire is a former Left Foot Forward intern. She is now enrolled on an NCTJ multimedia journalism course, a columnist at Tribune Magazine, and has published work with a number of other print and online publications. Claire's blog can be found at www.clairefrench.co.uk.
Coalition still planning to opt out of directive on human trafficking
The prime minister today insisted the Government was uncompromising in its position on cracking down on human trafficking.
Poll reveals huge public support for investment in higher education
90 per cent of the public think that “it was important for the Government to invest in UK universities”. 4-in-5 believe that investment should rise or stay the same.
Number of working people living in poverty rises
The number of families living in poverty has grown by 200,000 in the past year. There are more children in poverty whose parents work than those who do not – highlighting that it is not just unemployment that causes poverty. New analysis reveals that in 2008/2009, there were 3.4 million families classed as “working poor”.
Warnings of disastrous consequences of Royal Mail privatisation
The Government has announced that it is to press ahead with plans to privatise the Royal Mail – describing the action as “urgent”. A number of recommendations have been given to the Coalition from the former deputy chairman of Ofcom, Richard Hooper. Speaking out this afternoon, Labour leadership candidate Ed Balls and former London mayor Ken Livingstone opposed the privatisation.
Boris’s best bits
Today it was announced that Boris Johnson is to stand as the Conservative candidate in the 2012 election to be mayor of London, hoping for a second term in office…
Sun’s false claim Ed M’s in the pocket of the unions
Ed Miliband’s leadership campaign may not have the money that his older brother David’s does, but he is sure that the support of 4,500 volunteers has made up for it. Figures released by the Electoral Commission today show that Ed’s fundraising last month overtook David’s by nearly £21,500.
Who are the most influential left wingers? Vote now!
Earlier in the summer, Left Foot Forward asked readers to tell us the names of people they considered to be influential in the politics of the left. From politicians and think tankers, to journalists and other public figures, we havetest
Leadership candidates in final plea for female vote
In a room packed with women, four men and one woman set out their pitches for being the Labour Party’s champion for women.
Legal challenge, what legal challenge?
The Fixed-Term Parliaments Bill which is being pushed by the Government – and is due for second reading next week – has been criticised by Dr Malcolm Jack, the Clerk of House of Commons – yet his comments come in strong contradiction to the findings of Professor Robert Hazell.