Labour

‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’
Paula Barker

‘Andy Burnham is right to make ending rough sleeping his first priority. Now comes the hard part’

Rough sleeping is not an inevitable feature of modern life, writes Paula Barker MP – it’s a policy choice.

Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here’s Big Issue’s blueprint for him to follow
Politics

Andy Burnham must tackle poverty as prime minister. Here’s Big Issue’s blueprint for him to follow

Andy Burnham has inherited the urgent task of addressing poverty from Keir Starmer. Here’s how Labour has done so far and what the new prime minister must do to follow Big Issue’s Blueprint for Change

Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain will look like
Politics

Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain will look like

Looking back at the changes he has made in Greater Manchester, we consider what Andy Burnham’s Britain might look like as he takes over as prime minister

Angela Rayner meets John Bird: ‘We’re blaming people for their poverty. And it’s not their fault’
In conversation

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
Stephanie Peacock

Young people deserve more than a say – they deserve a seat at the table

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Do settled migrants really get ‘immediate access’ to social housing?
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
Poverty

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
Asylum

Labour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of money

Labour’s asylum policies will destroy lives – and drive away voters
Daniel Sohege

Labour’s asylum policies will destroy lives – and drive away voters

Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?
Politics

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?
Food banks

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
Paul McNamee

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?
Violence against women and girls

Can Labour’s new code help child victims of crime get justice?

‘It won’t work’: Labour can’t fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
Water

‘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
Paul Mcnamee

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
Domestic abuse

Ending violence against women and girls needs action, not words, campaigners say

Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here’s the proof
Politics

Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here’s the proof

It’s fine to be confused by Labour’s economic plans – here’s the thread that connects it all
Pranesh Narayanan

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?
Tatton Spiller

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
Louise Sandher-Jones

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’
Violence against women and girls

Young people to be taught about consent amid warnings ‘we cannot police our way out of crisis’

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Alastair Campbell: ‘Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust’
Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell: ‘Young people need more than bursts of support to build their trust’

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person ‘something meaningful to do’
Young people

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person ‘something meaningful to do’

‘I’m praying’: From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy
Child poverty strategy

‘I’m praying’: From hope to fear, here’s how parents feel about the new child poverty strategy

Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy
Child poverty

Everything you need to know about Labour’s child poverty strategy