Opinion

The Renters’ Rights Bill is a moment for celebration – but we can’t afford to stop here
Ben Twomey

The Renters’ Rights Bill is a moment for celebration – but we can’t afford to stop here

We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income
Zack Polanski

We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income

Paranoia is back in politics. But today’s conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history
Dan Davison, Sacha Marten

Paranoia is back in politics. But today’s conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history

Being a survivor of torture in the UK is hard – but writing gave me back my boldness and courage
Tanya

Being a survivor of torture in the UK is hard – but writing gave me back my boldness and courage

It’s easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here’s some positive new year tidings
Paul McNamee

It’s easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here’s some positive new year tidings

The root causes of the UK’s racist riots remain. The government must be brave and destroy them
Tim Naor Hilton

The root causes of the UK’s racist riots remain. The government must be brave and destroy them

Elon Musk fanned the UK riots. Now he’s trying to reshape British politics
Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah

Elon Musk fanned the UK riots. Now he’s trying to reshape British politics

Homelessness doesn’t have to rise in 2025 – here’s what can be done to turn the tide
Nick Redmore

Homelessness doesn’t have to rise in 2025 – here’s what can be done to turn the tide

From Paralympic glory to assisted dying: These are the highs and lows of 2024 for disabled people
Philippa Willitts

From Paralympic glory to assisted dying: These are the highs and lows of 2024 for disabled people

As I celebrate Christmas in London, my neighbourhood in Gaza is being flattened
Ahmed Najar

As I celebrate Christmas in London, my neighbourhood in Gaza is being flattened

I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
Olive Watt

I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included

Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
Claire Goodwin-Fee

Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge

I’m in temporary accommodation this Christmas. Growing up in care makes it hard to find a home
Rose

I’m in temporary accommodation this Christmas. Growing up in care makes it hard to find a home

Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
Jessica Taplin

Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK

All we want for Christmas is for unpaid carers to be properly supported by the DWP and councils
Ruth Hannan and Hannah Webster

All we want for Christmas is for unpaid carers to be properly supported by the DWP and councils

Growing up in care makes you 70% more likely to die young. As a Labour MP, I’ll work to change that
Josh MacAlister

Growing up in care makes you 70% more likely to die young. As a Labour MP, I’ll work to change that

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The climate crisis is on our doorstep. How can we keep eco-anxiety in check?
Rosie Downes

The climate crisis is on our doorstep. How can we keep eco-anxiety in check?

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
Sarah Muirhead

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

Why branding Hastings ‘the Grinch capital of the UK’ is just plain poverty shaming
Laura Cooke

Why branding Hastings ‘the Grinch capital of the UK’ is just plain poverty shaming

‘It had to be a medical miracle’: Behind the scenes of Casualty’s emotional Christmas special
Roxanne Harvey

‘It had to be a medical miracle’: Behind the scenes of Casualty’s emotional Christmas special