Isabella McRae, Author at Big Issue

Isabella McRae

Isabella McRae is a senior reporter at The Big Issue specialising in social justice. She reports on a wide range of issues including poverty and inequality, the benefits system, disability rights, housing, health, immigration, gender equality and much more. Isabella was a winner of the PPA Next Gen Awards in 2023, formerly known as the 30 under 30. She was shortlisted for journalist of the year in the Scope Disability Awards 2024. Get in touch with Isabella through isabella.mcrae@bigissue.com

People protesting against the disability benefit cuts in Westminster.

Disability benefits

250,000 people will be plunged into poverty by benefit cuts, DWP analysis reveals

Spring Statement

Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: 'This is change for the worse'

Immigration

Families torn apart for not earning enough under 'unfair' visa rules: 'I can't take care of my husband'

Disability benefits

'People are scared': Surge in helpline calls after Labour announces plans for benefit cuts

Spring Statement

Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor's Spring Statement

Food banks

'Frustrated, angry, exhausted': Food banks forced to 'throw out food donated by supermarkets'

BBC's Crongton is a 'celebration of Alex Wheatle's incredible life and powerful stories'

Disability benefits

Here's how to make your voice heard against the DWP's disability benefit cuts

Stephen Fry, Stanley Tucci and Rosie Jones are among those calling for Labour to scrap its plans for disability benefit cuts

Disability benefits

Stanley Tucci, Stephen Fry, Rosie Jones and more hit out over benefit cuts: 'It breaks my heart'

Disability benefits

DWP minister 'regrets' making disabled people feel anxious over benefit cuts

Disability benefits

Benefit cuts are a 'violation of human rights' which will harm ill and disabled people, Labour warned

Benefits

250,000 people will be plunged into poverty by benefit cuts, DWP analysis reveals

Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: 'This is change for the worse'

Families torn apart for not earning enough under 'unfair' visa rules: 'I can't take care of my husband'

'People are scared': Surge in helpline calls after Labour announces plans for benefit cuts

Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor's Spring Statement

'Frustrated, angry, exhausted': Food banks forced to 'throw out food donated by supermarkets'

BBC's Crongton is a 'celebration of Alex Wheatle's incredible life and powerful stories'

Here's how to make your voice heard against the DWP's disability benefit cuts

Stanley Tucci, Stephen Fry, Rosie Jones and more hit out over benefit cuts: 'It breaks my heart'

DWP minister 'regrets' making disabled people feel anxious over benefit cuts

Benefit cuts are a 'violation of human rights' which will harm ill and disabled people, Labour warned

Cuts, universal credit and PIP: Everything you need to know about Labour's benefits overhaul

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