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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’
Neil Duncan-Jordan spoke to the Big Issue about why he wants to see an ‘essentials guarantee’ in universal credit, what he thinks about the government’s approach to welfare, and where he thinks Labour is going wrong
Is Labour really going to end homelessness?

Is Labour really going to end homelessness?
Keir Starmer promised a new cross-government homelessness strategy back in Labour’s 2024 general election. Almost 18 months later, it’s finally here
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
Official statistics showed England’s homelessness emergency remained unchanged in 2024-25 as the wait goes on for the Labour government’s long-term strategy
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?’
Alison McGovern: ‘Homelessness crisis is a reminder of how politics can fail people. It cannot continue’

Alison McGovern: ‘Homelessness crisis is a reminder of how politics can fail people. It cannot continue’
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
Labour MP Ian Byrne: ‘We need to stop making political decisions which are suicidal on the doorstep’

Labour MP Ian Byrne: ‘We need to stop making political decisions which are suicidal on the doorstep’
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’
Suspended MP Brian Leishman: ‘It’s sad there’s no room for Jeremy and Zarah in the Labour Party’

Suspended MP Brian Leishman: ‘It’s sad there’s no room for Jeremy and Zarah in the Labour Party’
New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track

New homes to be built on disused railway land as Labour tries to keep housing target on track
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’
Sky-high bills and sewage at its worst in over a century: What is the future of British water?


