Opinion

DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say
Universal credit

DWP’s ‘automation’ of universal credit discriminates against single mums, researchers say

With the new government comes a new opportunity to rethink welfare and benefits 
John Bird

With the new government comes a new opportunity to rethink welfare and benefits 

‘I sofa surfed for four months’: How ‘out of control’ renting crisis is hurting key workers
Ben Twomey and Tilly Smith

‘I sofa surfed for four months’: How ‘out of control’ renting crisis is hurting key workers

I found strength, joy, resilience and community on the dance floor of queer clubs
Damian Kerlin

I found strength, joy, resilience and community on the dance floor of queer clubs

7 ways to make the most of your summer now the ‘greyest election of our lifetime’ is over
Summer

7 ways to make the most of your summer now the ‘greyest election of our lifetime’ is over

We urgently need a fresh cross-government approach to ending homelessness
Charlotte Talbott

We urgently need a fresh cross-government approach to ending homelessness

I watched all the documentaries about Lidl so you don’t have to
Lucy Sweet

I watched all the documentaries about Lidl so you don’t have to

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Sabine Goodwin

Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government

Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
Helen Barnard

Things can only get better… if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty

No, it isn’t middle-class to vote for third-party or independent candidates in the general election
Kasmira Kincaid

No, it isn’t middle-class to vote for third-party or independent candidates in the general election

People of colour bear the brunt of hostile immigration policies – it’s a stain on our conscience
Alba Kapoor and Hannah Marwood

People of colour bear the brunt of hostile immigration policies – it’s a stain on our conscience

What happens if the Tories win?
Adam Barnett

What happens if the Tories win?

All the ways the next government can and must end rough sleeping for good
Dr Tom Kerridge

All the ways the next government can and must end rough sleeping for good

Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election
Mikey Erhardt

Benefits claimants have been treated as a political punching bag this general election

Opinion polls are an important cog in our democracy – but the only poll that counts is election day
Jane Frost

Opinion polls are an important cog in our democracy – but the only poll that counts is election day

Politics needs saving. And it’s going to have to be us who do it
John Bird

Politics needs saving. And it’s going to have to be us who do it

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Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029
Will Snell

Poverty and inequality are slowly poisoning Britain. It could lead to a far-right victory in 2029

Our next PM must make sure a trip to the food bank isn’t the new normal
Clare Moriarty

Our next PM must make sure a trip to the food bank isn’t the new normal

I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
Dr Jennifer Walters

I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes

Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Teresa Parker

Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change