House of Lords

Big Issue founder John Bird leads Lords in debate on child poverty
Press Release

Big Issue founder John Bird leads Lords in debate on child poverty

With 30% of UK children living in poverty, Lord John Bird has pressed the Government to take urgent action and address the root causes of poverty.

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill
Press Release

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill

Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election
Ministry of Poverty Prevention

Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election

Lord John Bird wants a new government department, a Ministry of Poverty Prevention, to address the root causes of poverty

Tories accused of playing Big Brother with bill giving DWP powers to ‘snoop’ on bank accounts
Department for Work and Pensions

Tories accused of playing Big Brother with bill giving DWP powers to ‘snoop’ on bank accounts

A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course
John Bird

A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course

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The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history
John Bird

The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history

Government branded ‘disgrace’ after bid to strengthen Sarah Everard inquiry voted down at 12.30am
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Government branded ‘disgrace’ after bid to strengthen Sarah Everard inquiry voted down at 12.30am

Big Issue founder John Bird makes maiden speech in House of Lords
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Big Issue founder John Bird makes maiden speech in House of Lords

Big Issue founder John Bird appointed to the House of Lords
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Big Issue founder John Bird appointed to the House of Lords