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There's no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
There's no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
The age of surveillance: Are we already living in a Big Brother dystopia?
The age of surveillance: Are we already living in a Big Brother dystopia?
Disabled people were celebrated in 2024 – so why are so many fearing 2025?
Disabled people were celebrated in 2024 – so why are so many fearing 2025?
There's reasons to be hopeful about tackling climate change in 2025 – honestly
There's reasons to be hopeful about tackling climate change in 2025 – honestly
Here's how Labour can dismantle the hostile environment and end refugee homelessness in 2025
Here's how Labour can dismantle the hostile environment and end refugee homelessness in 2025
The Renters' Rights Bill is a moment for celebration – but we can’t afford to stop here
The Renters' Rights Bill is a moment for celebration – but we can’t afford to stop here
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it's time for universal basic income
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it's time for universal basic income
Paranoia is back in politics. But today's conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history
Paranoia is back in politics. But today's conspiracy theories have roots in a strange history
Being a survivor of torture in the UK is hard – but writing gave me back my boldness and courage
Being a survivor of torture in the UK is hard – but writing gave me back my boldness and courage
It's easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here's some positive new year tidings
It's easy to be gloomy as 2024 comes to an end – so here's some positive new year tidings
The root causes of the UK's racist riots remain. The government must be brave and destroy them
The root causes of the UK's racist riots remain. The government must be brave and destroy them
Elon Musk fanned the UK riots. Now he's trying to reshape British politics
Elon Musk fanned the UK riots. Now he's trying to reshape British politics
Homelessness doesn't have to rise in 2025 – here's what can be done to turn the tide
Homelessness doesn't have to rise in 2025 – here's what can be done to turn the tide
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
From Paralympic glory to assisted dying: These are the highs and lows of 2024 for disabled people
From Paralympic glory to assisted dying: These are the highs and lows of 2024 for disabled people
As I celebrate Christmas in London, my neighbourhood in Gaza is being flattened
As I celebrate Christmas in London, my neighbourhood in Gaza is being flattened
I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
I should have spent school preparing for the future. Instead I spent it fighting to be included
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It's pushing staff to the edge
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It's pushing staff to the edge
I'm in temporary accommodation this Christmas. Growing up in care makes it hard to find a home
I'm in temporary accommodation this Christmas. Growing up in care makes it hard to find a home
Nearly a third of people feel too 'embarrassed' to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
