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Suspended rebel MP Rachael Maskell: ‘If Labour doesn’t change, I fear where this country is headed’

Suspended rebel MP Rachael Maskell: ‘If Labour doesn’t change, I fear where this country is headed’
Rachael Maskell speaks to the Big Issue about losing the Labour whip and why she stands by her decision to advocate for disabled people and rebel against the government’s welfare cuts
Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?

Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?
Sewage pollution, sky-high bills and eye-watering shareholder bonuses: Britain’s water system is not fit for purpose, a new review warns
Letters: Why are people ready to hand our NHS to Farage and his millionaires?

Letters: Why are people ready to hand our NHS to Farage and his millionaires?
Our best chance to protect the NHS is to keep the likes of Farage away from power, says a reader
Labour’s new Family Hubs are the ‘successor’ to Sure Start. As child poverty rises, will they work?
Labour’s new Family Hubs are the ‘successor’ to Sure Start. As child poverty rises, will they work?
Labour wants to shake-up the controversial Right to Buy scheme with these three steps
Labour wants to shake-up the controversial Right to Buy scheme with these three steps
Letters: None of what Labour is doing is perfect – but it’s better than what went before

Letters: None of what Labour is doing is perfect – but it’s better than what went before
Renter fury as no-fault eviction ban likely delayed until 2026: ‘Let down yet again’

Renter fury as no-fault eviction ban likely delayed until 2026: ‘Let down yet again’
Public transport not keeping up with surge in new homes, analysis finds: ‘We must plan more intelligently’

Public transport not keeping up with surge in new homes, analysis finds: ‘We must plan more intelligently’
Renters fail in bid to stop council from making them homeless to house people already homeless

Renters fail in bid to stop council from making them homeless to house people already homeless
Labour could build 500,000 social homes ‘at a stretch’ with £39bn affordable housing pledge

Labour could build 500,000 social homes ‘at a stretch’ with £39bn affordable housing pledge
Labour told to set out how many social homes it will build with £39bn spending review pledge

Labour told to set out how many social homes it will build with £39bn spending review pledge
Rachel Reeves announces ‘biggest cash injection into social housing in 50 years’

Rachel Reeves announces ‘biggest cash injection into social housing in 50 years’
What could be in Rachel Reeves’ spending review – and what should be?

What could be in Rachel Reeves’ spending review – and what should be?
The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?

The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?
Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds

Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
Labour has shot itself in the foot on immigration – but it’s not too late to change course

Labour has shot itself in the foot on immigration – but it’s not too late to change course
Local election results show Labour can’t counter Reform by allowing them to set the narrative

Local election results show Labour can’t counter Reform by allowing them to set the narrative
‘Labour has blown its first year in office’: What Reform’s local election gains really tell us

‘Labour has blown its first year in office’: What Reform’s local election gains really tell us
Letters: ‘This is NOT the Labour Party I have voted for my entire life’

Letters: ‘This is NOT the Labour Party I have voted for my entire life’
Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes

Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes

Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
Grenfell fire families face 10-year wait to see changes and reforms fully implemented

Grenfell fire families face 10-year wait to see changes and reforms fully implemented
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali: ‘We must take difficult decisions now to get back on track’

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali: ‘We must take difficult decisions now to get back on track’
Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’

Bring in a four-day work week to beat Reform in next election, Labour told: ‘There’s no catch here’
More than 1.4 million homes with planning permission left unbuilt, report finds
