Labour
The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up? 
The government promised a brownfield housebuilding boom. What’s the hold up?
Campaign to Protect Rural England research suggests building on disused sites could address the housing crisis while protecting the countryside. But turning available land into homes is far from straightforward
Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
Gherkins, Dolly Parton and £100 off energy bills: What does the autumn budget mean for you?
Chancellor John Healey promised ‘breathing space’ in the budget. From energy bills to the minimum wage, here’s what the announcements mean for the money in your pocket
How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister
How will the government end rough sleeping? We asked the homelessness minister
Florence Eshalomi, the minister of state for homelessness, democracy, communities and faith, tries her hand at latte art before sitting down with the Big Issue to discuss the government’s plans to offer all rough sleepers a route off the street by Christmas
Baby banks are the hidden emergency service Labour cannot afford to ignore
Baby banks are the hidden emergency service Labour cannot afford to ignore
British public don’t back cuts to disability benefits – even Reform and Tory voters
British public don’t back cuts to disability benefits – even Reform and Tory voters
‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’
‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’
Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here’s Big Issue’s blueprint for him to follow
Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here’s Big Issue’s blueprint for him to follow
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain will look like
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain will look like
Angela Rayner meets John Bird: ‘We’re blaming people for their poverty. And it’s not their fault’
Angela Rayner meets John Bird: ‘We’re blaming people for their poverty. And it’s not their fault’
Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table
Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table
Do settled migrants really get ‘immediate access’ to social housing?
Do settled migrants really get ‘immediate access’ to social housing?
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Labour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of money
Labour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of money
Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?
Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?
Labour says it wants to end the need for food banks. Is there any way it can succeed?
Labour says it wants to end the need for food banks. Is there any way it can succeed?
Reform’s pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Reform’s pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Can Labour’s new code help child victims of crime get justice?
Can Labour’s new code help child victims of crime get justice?
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
‘It won’t work’: Labour can’t fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
‘It won’t work’: Labour can’t fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
Ending violence against women and girls needs action, not words, campaigners say
Ending violence against women and girls needs action, not words, campaigners say
It’s fine to be confused by Labour’s economic plans – here’s the thread that connects it all
It’s fine to be confused by Labour’s economic plans – here’s the thread that connects it all
2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Labour’s veterans minister: How we’re tackling the ‘national shame’ of veteran homelessness
Young people to be taught about consent amid warnings ‘we cannot police our way out of crisis’
