Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
WEBSep 26, 2024 — Transparency International has identified at least £1.5bn of UK property owned by Russians accused of financial crime or with links to the Kremlin. Just as Labour’s victory was fuelled by Conservative chaos, the Tories’ chances of a comeback will hinge on whether Labour can deliver on its ...
The Tories: Why did they lose, and can they recover?
WEB2 days ago — The Conservatives gathered in Birmingham this week for their first conference since being reduced to 121 MPs and entering opposition. It was, on all accounts, a masterclass in bickering, finger-pointing, and deflection, highlighting why …
Shameless Boris Johnson says he regrets apologising over Partygate
WEB4 hours ago — Disgraced former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has never been known to accept responsibility or to tell the truth, character traits which eventually led to his downfall as Prime Minister. And now Johnson has caused yet more fury and condemnation, after saying that he regretted apologising over ...
Reversing two-child limit would be 'cost-effective' way to pull …
WEB4 days ago — A new report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that ending the two-child benefit limit would lift over half a million children out of absolute poverty.. Keir Starmer has resisted calls to abandon the policy that chancellor George Osborne introduced in his budget following the 2015 general election.
Women’s pain in healthcare shouldn’t be normal
WEB3 days ago — Most women, at some point in their lives, will hear the words “this might hurt” – and not from an aggressor, but from their doctor, or nurse. Because too many intimate procedures in women’s healthcare involve pain. Women are expected to tolerate that pain. And this isn’t the fault of ...
Fare Britannia: Greenpeace urges UK to tackle highest train fares in ...
WEB4 days ago — The cost of rail travel in the UK is among the highest in Europe, especially for single travel tickets booked on the same day. A study by the TUC in 2019 found that rail fares in Britain had risen by 46 percent over the last 10 years while nominal weekly earnings increased by only 23 percent.
Momentum builds for UK to catch up with European neighbours …
WEBSep 29, 2024 — Labour is facing increasing pressure for the UK to align with its European neighbours and embrace a four-day working week. Recent polling found that nearly three-quarters of Labour voters would support the government introducing a four-day working week, without any loss of pay.
Report shows financial gap between the disabled community and …
WEB4 days ago — ‘The new UK government claims that “there is light at the end of the tunnel” well, shine it on disability, urgently.’ On October 1, gas and electricity prices in England, Scotland, and Wales increased by 10 percent, further exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. The typical annual dual-fuel ...
The government must abandon Tory policies and give people hope
WEBAug 30, 2024 — The government is continuing with Tory policies which would deepen despair and push more people into the arms of right-wing extremists.
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 ...