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Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?

Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?
Under recommendations being made to the Welsh government, members of the Senedd could lose their seats if they lie
‘I have patients in pain waiting years’: Healthcare workers ‘cautious’ about Labour’s NHS plans

‘I have patients in pain waiting years’: Healthcare workers ‘cautious’ about Labour’s NHS plans
Keir Starmer has announced a plan to reduce NHS waiting lists, but can it work? NHS workers and experts weigh in on whether Labour can achieve its ‘ambitious’ targets
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits

Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Dr Ruth Patrick writes that in the New Year, the Labour government needs to stick to its word and bring about change – starting with reforming the social security system so that it provides a proper safety net for people living in poverty
Labour warned against ‘scare tactics’ after revealing Jobcentres reform plan to ‘get Britain working’
Labour warned against ‘scare tactics’ after revealing Jobcentres reform plan to ‘get Britain working’
More than 16 million people in poverty, report finds – with deprivation at highest level in decades
More than 16 million people in poverty, report finds – with deprivation at highest level in decades
Britain’s data watchdog has a warning for big tech and AI companies: ‘We’re watching you’

Britain’s data watchdog has a warning for big tech and AI companies: ‘We’re watching you’
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated

Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
‘It’s time to listen’: Labour conference votes for government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts

‘It’s time to listen’: Labour conference votes for government to reverse winter fuel payment cuts
Rachel Reeves promises ‘no return to austerity’ amid fears of cuts to benefits in autumn budget

Rachel Reeves promises ‘no return to austerity’ amid fears of cuts to benefits in autumn budget
These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns

These are the ticking Tory time bombs Labour must defuse as parliament returns
How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK

How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK
Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions

Some people choose between food and paying bills. Labour must consider them when making decisions
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling’s guide dog who’s changing the face of politics

Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling’s guide dog who’s changing the face of politics
Brits are the happiest they’ve been in a year. Here’s why

Brits are the happiest they’ve been in a year. Here’s why
1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap

1.6 million children at risk of ‘losing their life chances’ because of ‘cruel’ two-child benefit cap
Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?

Keir Starmer promises ‘sunlight of hope’ – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty

Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?

What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
Libraries give us power. The next government must trust libraries to continue delivering for communities

Libraries give us power. The next government must trust libraries to continue delivering for communities
Government just incinerated PPE worth £1.4bn. Here’s how that money could’ve been better spent

Government just incinerated PPE worth £1.4bn. Here’s how that money could’ve been better spent
The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK

The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast

Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast
Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers
