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Have your say: Big Issue editor to host homelessness hustings in Cities of London and Westminster
General election 2024

Have your say: Big Issue editor to host homelessness hustings in Cities of London and Westminster

The next government has to get serious about ending poverty. Here’s how to do it
John Bird

The next government has to get serious about ending poverty. Here’s how to do it

Male domestic abuse survivor who almost ‘gave up’ wants others to know help is out there
Domestic abuse

Male domestic abuse survivor who almost ‘gave up’ wants others to know help is out there

Rishi Sunak on shoplifting, coffee with Keir Starmer and his biggest regret as prime minister
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Rishi Sunak on shoplifting, coffee with Keir Starmer and his biggest regret as prime minister

Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations
Sophie Howe

Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
General election 2024

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one

What safe routes? Britain’s broken system forcing refugees to take dangerous journeys, report finds
Migrant crisis

What safe routes? Britain’s broken system forcing refugees to take dangerous journeys, report finds

Child poverty in working households soared by 1,350 a week since Tories came to power, report finds
Poverty

Child poverty in working households soared by 1,350 a week since Tories came to power, report finds

One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
Matteo Bergamini

One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom

I endured homelessness and a decade in UK asylum system to become a stand-up comedian
Refugees

I endured homelessness and a decade in UK asylum system to become a stand-up comedian

The hostile environment has failed. We need a new deal for migrant domestic workers
Zoe Gardner

The hostile environment has failed. We need a new deal for migrant domestic workers

Keir Starmer says benefits lack ‘dignity’ – but real indignity is Britain’s broken welfare system
General election 2024

Keir Starmer says benefits lack ‘dignity’ – but real indignity is Britain’s broken welfare system

Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand
Chloe Schendel-Wilson

Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand

Election 2024: Starmer, Sunak, Swinney and Davey tell us how they’d end Britain’s poverty crisis
General election 2024

Election 2024: Starmer, Sunak, Swinney and Davey tell us how they’d end Britain’s poverty crisis

Keir Starmer: ‘I’d offer to pay if I saw a parent shoplifting baby formula’
General election 2024

Keir Starmer: ‘I’d offer to pay if I saw a parent shoplifting baby formula’

‘It’s not boring s**t for old people’: How Glastonbury is trying to get festivalgoers to use their vote
Glastonbury Festival

‘It’s not boring s**t for old people’: How Glastonbury is trying to get festivalgoers to use their vote

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Benefits, bills and safe routes for refugees: All the issues the major parties aren’t talking about
General election 2024

Benefits, bills and safe routes for refugees: All the issues the major parties aren’t talking about

Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that
Eleanor Shearer and Chris Turner

Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that

Most Brits agree next government must offer safe routes for refugees. So why is nobody talking about it?
Denisa Delić

Most Brits agree next government must offer safe routes for refugees. So why is nobody talking about it?

‘Out of touch’: Rishi Sunak urged everyone to ‘buy British’ food – but there are several big problems
General election 2024

‘Out of touch’: Rishi Sunak urged everyone to ‘buy British’ food – but there are several big problems