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I've never known a government to renege on election promises as quickly as this one
John Bird

I've never known a government to renege on election promises as quickly as this one

We need to make our minds up about what we really want from our politicians
Tony Blair
Paul McNamee

We need to make our minds up about what we really want from our politicians

Tory leadership hopefuls want to prove how 'anti-woke' they are. It shows they've learned nothing
Kemi Badenock and Robert Jenrick
Adam Barnett

Tory leadership hopefuls want to prove how 'anti-woke' they are. It shows they've learned nothing

We protect migrants and their rights – now we're being targeted by the far-right
Youngster throws missile at far-right riot In Rotherham
Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah

We protect migrants and their rights – now we're being targeted by the far-right

Keir Starmer promised to tackle child poverty – but we need action, not empty words
Sanah Ahsan

Keir Starmer promised to tackle child poverty – but we need action, not empty words

Smart, no-nonsense moves by Starmer show how toxic and incompetent the Tories have really been
Sam Delaney

Smart, no-nonsense moves by Starmer show how toxic and incompetent the Tories have really been

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

Count Binface: 'The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer'
Count Binface

Count Binface: 'The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer'

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
Dr Nick Anstead

Shocking political ad shows child as if at gunpoint. This is what it tells us about the Tory campaign

There are more food banks in UK than McDonald's. It's why the work doesn't stop after polling day
Paul McNamee

There are more food banks in UK than McDonald's. It's why the work doesn't stop after polling day

One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
Polling station iStock
Matteo Bergamini

One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom

Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand
A street sign on a wall for Downing Street in London
Chloe Schendel-Wilson

Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand

We need more women MPs – but we can't just expect women to stand for election. We must act
Lyanne Nicholl

We need more women MPs – but we can't just expect women to stand for election. We must act

Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where's the evidence?
Adam Barnett

Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where's the evidence?

Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Mark Game

Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It's basic maths
Chaminda Jayanetti

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It's basic maths

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
George Galloway: Rochdale MP's win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
George Galloway is sworn in as Rochdale MP after by-election win
Adam Barnett

George Galloway: Rochdale MP's win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer

Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how
starmer and sunak
Paul Kissack

Millions in UK need to double their income to escape poverty – but change is possible. Here's how

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
economy/ jeremy hunt
Paul Swinney

UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy

The Monster Raving Loony Party are making more sense than their rivals. No, seriously
Paul McNamee

The Monster Raving Loony Party are making more sense than their rivals. No, seriously