Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate
5 days ago · Left Foot Forward is the home for UK progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy.
Are young men drifting to the far-right?
1 day ago · For a disillusioned young man, grappling with economic stagnation and political apathy, Trump’s return may seem like an empowering vision. It’s been a bleak week for …
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 …
Labour hasn't delivered growth or happiness. It needs an …
Jan 17, 2025 · Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at …
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 …
Petition to reapply for EU membership nears 50,000 signatures
Nov 23, 2024 · A petition urging the UK to reapply for European Union membership has gained tens of thousands of signatures.. The petition argues that rejoining the EU would benefit the …
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 …
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 …
The government must abandon Tory policies and give people hope
Aug 30, 2024 · The government is continuing with Tory policies which would deepen despair and push more people into the arms of right-wing extremists.
Why Labour’s housing pledges are more radical than many would …
Jun 19, 2024 · Christopher Worrall is a housing columnist for LFF. He is on the Executive Committee of the Labour Housing Group, Co-Host of the Priced Out Podcast, and Chair of the …