Join the protests against the ‘Bedroom Tax’ – Jon Lansman reported on over 55 protests around the country with links to more information.This piece had over 5000 hits – the highest ever for an article on Left Futures.
Up your bedroom tax, Duncan Smith! – Michael Meacher exolains why Duncan Smith’s backtracking isn’t nearly enough, why protest is important and what other benefit changes are to come.
Austerity isn’t supposed to help the economy – but to protect the rich – Mike Hedges attacks Osborne’s austrity policies and exposes the real justification.
On Progress and the parliamentary candidate selection process – Paul Cotterill responds to the Progress attack on new selection rules designed to increase member participation and assist working-class candiates.
Trade union freedom or growing inequality: your choice – Adrian Weir explaijns why we need a new Campaign for Trade Union Freedom.
The strange behaviour of Tower Hamlets Labour Group – Rainsborough describes how Lutfur Rahman’s progressive ‘Labour’ budget prompts the Tower Hamlets Labour Group to ally with the Tories.