Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Left Foot Forward is the home for UK progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy.
The Tories: Why did they lose, and can they recover?
WEB1 day 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 …
Women’s pain in healthcare shouldn’t be normal
WEB1 day 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 ...
WEB3 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.
Labour will only meet its net zero ambitions if they can keep voters ...
WEB5 days ago · 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 Labour must get out ahead of any backlash on green policies, writes Eloise Sacares Labour has rightly laid out an ambitious agenda on climate ...
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.
News - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
WEB3 days ago · Black children four times more likely to be strip-searched than white children in England and Wales. Chris Jarvis. 19 August, 2024 (6 days ago) An appropriate adult was not confirmed to be present in 45% of all strip-searches of children that took place between July 2022 and June 2023. News.
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 ...
Almost 9,000 people sign up to HOPE not Hate’s pledge to hold …
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Amid the far-right violence that has occurred in towns and cities across the UK, almost 9,000 people have signed up to the campaign of an anti-extremist group to promote hope in their communities.
From the Editor: Our plan for a bigger and better LFF in 2022
WEBJan 4, 2022 · To our readers and supporters, I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing break over the festive period and thank you as ever for your continued support of Left Foot Forward, for without you, our readers and supporters, we wouldn’t be able to carry out the vital journalism that is so badly needed during such challenging times.