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Our kid-friendly version of the child poverty strategy teaches all children empathy and compassion

Our kid-friendly version of the child poverty strategy teaches all children empathy and compassion
The government has published a child-friendly version of its poverty strategy. Education Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson explains why.
Labour’s asylum policies will destroy lives – and drive away voters

Labour’s asylum policies will destroy lives – and drive away voters
Labour’s immigration policies violate international law and are politically self-defeating, writes human rights law expert Daniel Sohege.
Labour urged to come up with plan to fill 300,000 empty homes to tackle homelessness

Labour urged to come up with plan to fill 300,000 empty homes to tackle homelessness
A coalition of 25 cross-sector organisations, including Big Issue, has urged housing minister Matthew Pennycook to produce a national empty homes strategy to bring homes back into use
Prime minister is a job for the odd fishes
Prime minister is a job for the odd fishes
Labour MP calls on government to boost universal credit: ‘We need to up our game’
Labour MP calls on government to boost universal credit: ‘We need to up our game’
Homelessness stagnated in Labour’s first year – but ministers warned not to mistake it for progress

Homelessness stagnated in Labour’s first year – but ministers warned not to mistake it for progress
How Reeves’ autumn budget dealt a brutal blow to Labour’s 1.5 million new homes pledge

How Reeves’ autumn budget dealt a brutal blow to Labour’s 1.5 million new homes pledge
‘Don’t be a robot – and go left’: What can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York?

‘Don’t be a robot – and go left’: What can Labour learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York?
Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’

Rachel Reeves faces calls to resign over rental rule break: ‘Politicians can’t be left off easy’
Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives

Dad of boy who died due to mould in flat says he’s ‘proud’ of his son for saving lives
Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform

Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law – more than 2,300 days since Tories promised evictions reform
Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: ‘When will this end?’

Number of homeless children in England hits yet another record high: ‘When will this end?’
I’m a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty

I’m a single dad asking Keir Starmer and his government to do more to tackle child poverty
Was Margaret Thatcher right to say ‘there’s no such thing as society’? It’s complicated

Was Margaret Thatcher right to say ‘there’s no such thing as society’? It’s complicated
Alison McGovern named as new homelessness minister after Rushanara Ali rent scandal

Alison McGovern named as new homelessness minister after Rushanara Ali rent scandal
Watering down the Employment Rights Bill after Rayner exit would be ‘gift’ to Farage, experts warn

Watering down the Employment Rights Bill after Rayner exit would be ‘gift’ to Farage, experts warn
Working-class women like Angela Rayner can’t win in politics when they’re demonised in the press

Working-class women like Angela Rayner can’t win in politics when they’re demonised in the press
Is Labour really declaring war on allotments? Let’s dig into the detail

Is Labour really declaring war on allotments? Let’s dig into the detail
Public service means putting people first. Government ministers shouldn’t be landlords

Public service means putting people first. Government ministers shouldn’t be landlords
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns over rent hike row: ‘This is the right decision’

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns over rent hike row: ‘This is the right decision’
Asylum hotel protests aren’t ‘legitimate concerns’. They’re a failure to combat far-right narratives




