Opinion
Glastonbury 2024 is over, but its magic will take longer to fade
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Glastonbury 2024 is over, but its magic will take longer to fade
Shocking political ad shows child as if at gunpoint. This is what it tells us about the Tory campaign
!['don't surrender your family's future to labour' - rishi sunak post](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GRERXL9WcAAW3vR.jpeg?w=768)
Shocking political ad shows child as if at gunpoint. This is what it tells us about the Tory campaign
Our next PM must make sure a trip to the food bank isn't the new normal
![Keir Starmer in front of Labour's campaign bus with the 'change' slogan written on the side](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53789351271_eb83ca1eca_o.jpg?w=648)
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
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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
!['no more years of hurt' on a scarf - women's aid domestic abuse at the euros campaign imagery](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53796918406_80e7b42416_h.jpg?w=768)
Domestic abuse soars by 38% when England lose. This Euros, we need change
Why RuPaul is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to drag
![RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 8)](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/drag-race-all-stars-8.jpg?w=768)
Why RuPaul is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to drag
There are more food banks in UK than McDonald's. It's why the work doesn't stop after polling day
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There are more food banks in UK than McDonald's. It's why the work doesn't stop after polling day
I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
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I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
The next government has to get serious about ending poverty. Here's how to do it
![Sir William Beveridge.](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1620_JB_2NE33JT.jpg?w=768)
The next government has to get serious about ending poverty. Here's how to do it
Politicians are failing our children and our children's children. We must protect future generations
![keir starmer visits a school](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53783212102_80a9b29111_k-1.jpg?w=765)
Politicians are failing our children and our children's children. We must protect future generations
One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
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One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
The hostile environment has failed. We need a new deal for migrant domestic workers
![Theresa May stood at a lectern](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/40353334103_7b61f62226_o.jpg?w=768)
The hostile environment has failed. We need a new deal for migrant domestic workers
Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand
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Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand
The homelessness crisis cannot continue: Are the major parties' promises enough to tackle it?
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The homelessness crisis cannot continue: Are the major parties' promises enough to tackle it?
Overgrown lads should act their age – even at a Liam Gallagher gig
![Liam Gallagher performing at the London leg of his Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1620_Sam-delaney_shutterstock_editorial_14527991j.jpg?w=768)
Overgrown lads should act their age – even at a Liam Gallagher gig
Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that
![Capitalism: Skyscrapers in the city of London](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/london-6885152_1920.jpg?w=768)
Companies put shareholders ahead of people and planet. The next government must change that
Most Brits agree next government must offer safe routes for refugees. So why is nobody talking about it?
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Most Brits agree next government must offer safe routes for refugees. So why is nobody talking about it?
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
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Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
Time is running out – the next government needs a proper plan to end reliance on food banks
![Queueing for a foodbank](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1504_foodbank_9.jpeg?w=768)