Poverty Zero
Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy
Big Issue’s open letter, signed by charities including Barnardo’s, Amnesty and Trussell, expresses concern that the UK government “does not want its homework marked” when it comes to its promise to reduce child poverty
Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?

Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?
Make Poverty History was a grassroots campaign that changed the world – reducing the number of people in absolute poverty by 50%. But that left much more work to be done
No UK party currently has what it takes to end poverty, research finds: ‘We need a radical rethink’

No UK party currently has what it takes to end poverty, research finds: ‘We need a radical rethink’
Labour has had the most significant drop in ambition in its policies to tackle poverty since the 2017 general election. The researchers call for a ‘radical rethink’
Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations
Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children’s Bill amendment

Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children’s Bill amendment
UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning

UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning
Green MP Ellie Chowns: ‘Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty’

Green MP Ellie Chowns: ‘Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty’
Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: “She’s in our corner”

Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: “She’s in our corner”
Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: ‘Take my concerns to Westminster’

Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: ‘Take my concerns to Westminster’
Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here’s why

Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here’s why
We want to end poverty for good with Poverty Zero law. Here’s how you can help us

We want to end poverty for good with Poverty Zero law. Here’s how you can help us
Get ready, Newcastle: the Big Issue Community Roadshow is coming to town

