Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
WEBSep 14, 2024 · Left Foot Forward is the home for UK progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy.
Public reveal what they really think of Reform UK and it’s not good ...
WEB1 day ago · With Reform UK’s conference underway, the public were asked what terms they would use to best describe the party. The poll carried out by YouGov, found that the most popular term Britons prefer to use to describe Reform UK are ‘extremist’ (39%) and ‘should not be near power’ (39%), with ‘nasty’ (33%) being the next most popular.
Institute of Economic Affairs condemned for claiming NHS should …
WEB1 day ago · Right-wing think-tank the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has drawn widespread condemnation after publishing a report which claims that the NHS should be abolished in order to save lives. The IEA which has long pushed for privatisation of healthcare, has called for the NHS to be replaced with a ...
Manuela Perteghella MP: Labour needs to do better on social …
WEB1 day ago · At this year’s Liberal Democrat conference, ‘constructive opposition’ was the phrase you would hear more than any other. In keynote speeches, fringe meetings and media interviews, MPs new and old repeatedly made clear that was the approach they wanted to take to the new Labour government.
Labour's current fiscal rules prevent the investment sorely needed …
WEB3 days ago · This week a group of eight senior economists echoed the unions’ warning, arguing that fiscal plans inherited by Labour will reduce investment spending as a share of GDP, repeat earlier mistakes, backfire and undermine growth. Last week Keir Starmer was the first prime minister to address the TUC ...
Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
WEB4 days ago · Labour’s current fiscal rules prevent the investment sorely needed for public services. This week a group of eight senior economists echoed the unions’ warning, arguing that fiscal plans inherited by Labour will reduce investment spending as a share of GDP, repeat earlier mistakes, backfire and undermine growth.
GPs vote overwhelmingly to take collective action over funding
WEBAug 1, 2024 · GPs have voted overwhelmingly to take collective action for the first time in 60 years over a dispute around funding. More than 8,500 GPs and GP contractors took part in a ballot held by the British Medical Association (BMA) with 98.3% voting in favour of taking industrial action.
About - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
WEBAbout. Left Foot Forward was founded in 2009 by Will Straw to provide hard-hitting news and comment, written by and for the UK left. Since then we’ve published thousands of pieces of analysis, exclusive stories, and op eds from activists, public figures and civil society. We’re here to shine a light on the right, to be a space for open ...
Proportional representation overwhelmingly backed by local …
WEBSep 26, 2021 · Conference will vote on changing Labour party policy to back proportional representation on Monday.
6 key Lib Dem policy announcements from party conference
WEBSep 19, 2021 · Party leader Ed Davey has announced a new flagship Education policy on the third day of the party's conference - Catch-Up Vouchers.
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