Tony Mack, who was the Reform representative for the Clacton seat from last October until June, believes he is owed the costs of running his campaign before Farage kicked him out. The post Reform candidate booted out by Nigel Farage in Clacton hits MP with £8k bill appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

Ministers say the rule changes present 'a real start' to stopping the MP second jobs scandal The post How is Labour cracking down on MPs’ lobbying jobs and does it go far enough? appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

Ellie Chowns lays out her observations and how to modernise politics after 3 weeks in the Commons The post Newly elected Green MP praised for ‘common sense’ call for House of Commons reforms  appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

Now new research has found that the ULEZ extension resulted in a "better than expected" reduction in toxic exhaust emissions from cars and vans. The post ULEZ expansion cut pollution ‘more than expected’ appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

Badenoch has also rejected claims that she was running the “Kemi 4 Leader” website that is currently in maintenance mode. The post Kemi Badenoch accuses Tory leadership rivals of ‘dirty tricks’ after they compile ‘dirty dossier’ on her appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

His motto has been changed, and no longer spells out 'turd’ The post Tom Tugendhat changes his slogan after unfortunate Tory leadership campaign gaffe  appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

'A lettuce has more self awareness than Liz Truss' The post Liz Truss ridiculed after passing judgement on leadership credibility to Kamala Harris  appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

Labour have been busy. No one can accuse them of being ill prepared for Government, surprise though the early election date was, nor of inactivity in the first few weeks of government before recess. The post The first few weeks of a Labour government show how it is rebuilding our country for the better appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

'We need new ministers to tax these profits fairly and mend Britain's broken energy system' The post Campaigners call for fairer taxation after ‘obscene’ energy firm profits appeared first on Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate ..read more

Union leaders have called on Labour to put workers at the heart of its Great British Energy partnership with the Crown Estate to boost jobs in the sector. Labour is introducing the legislation to create Great British Energy today (Thursday), with Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband telling broadcasters this morning that the programme will be a “crucial tool” to tackle energy insecurity and the climate crisis.  The Government announced GB Energy will join in partnership with the Crown Estate to deliver new offshore wind farm developments. The Crown Estate will also be given ..read more