House of Lords
Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election
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
Tories accused of playing Big Brother with bill giving DWP powers to ‘snoop’ on bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be given powers to ‘snoop’ on bank accounts – the bill has passed its second reading and is now in the House of Lords
A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course
A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course
A department focusing on prevention first is essential if we are to find our way out of poverty, says John Bird
The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history
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
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
Big Issue founder John Bird makes maiden speech in House of Lords
Big Issue founder John Bird appointed to the House of Lords
