Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
Jan 7, 2025 · Left Foot Forward is the home for UK progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy.
Government urged to prioritise refugees' lives after ‘deadliest year ...
Jan 2, 2025 · 'The journey across the English Channel in a small boat has always been perilous. But in 2024 it became more deadly.' The Refugee Council has urged the government to …
Rejoiners head to London for National Rejoin March 2024, amid ...
Today – September 28 – tens of thousands of people are gathering in London, calling for Britain to rejoin the EU. Pro-EU campaigners from across Britain, Europe, and further afield, will make …
Can Reform make a breakthrough in next year’s local elections?
Dec 15, 2024 · It’s been a remarkable year for Nigel Farage. After seven failed election attempts, he finally secured a seat as an MP. Last week, he received the Spectator’s Newcomer of the …
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‘Research shows families on lower incomes are three times more likely to rely on buses compared to more affluent households. For many, buses aren’t a choice – they’re a necessity for getting …
How every MP voted on the Assisted Dying Bill
Nov 29, 2024 · MPs voted this afternoon on the second reading of The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Bill seeks to legalise assisted dying by allowing adults who are terminally ill …
Rejoiners unite in day of action to spread the rejoin message
Mar 23, 2024 · ‘Day for Rejoin 2024’ is aimed at uniting Rejoiners across the country and further afield to spread the rejoin message while highlighting the reality of Brexit and the damage it …
Buds of change - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive …
Oct 11, 2024 · After 13 years as Fabian general secretary, Andrew Harrop argues that Labour has the opportunity to transform our country. This month, I step down as Fabian Society general …
Labour will only meet its net zero ambitions if they can keep voters ...
Oct 1, 2024 · The government must make sure that climate action really does go hand-in-hand with improving living standards, and a fair distribution of costs and benefits
Report shows financial gap between disabled community and …
Oct 3, 2024 · On October 1, gas and electricity prices in England, Scotland, and Wales increased by 10 percent, further exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis.