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Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?

Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
16-year-olds can already work, pay tax and join the army. By the next general election, they will also gain the right to vote
Thousands of Brit-born children with migrant parents face destitution: ‘Don’t deny children their rights’

Thousands of Brit-born children with migrant parents face destitution: ‘Don’t deny children their rights’
The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits

The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits
Top Stories
Will fixing the NHS be enough to save Starmer’s government? Maybe. But only on one condition
Will fixing the NHS be enough to save Starmer’s government? Maybe. But only on one condition
How did Keir Starmer end up in such a mess over benefit cuts?
How did Keir Starmer end up in such a mess over benefit cuts?
Opinion
From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?

From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off

Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
A Community Right to Buy is a first step to building a better Britain up from the streets

A Community Right to Buy is a first step to building a better Britain up from the streets
Analysis
Will fixing the NHS be enough to save Starmer’s government? Maybe. But only on one condition

Will fixing the NHS be enough to save Starmer’s government? Maybe. But only on one condition
Will Reform’s Britannia Card really help low-income households – or is it a ‘giveaway to the rich’?

Will Reform’s Britannia Card really help low-income households – or is it a ‘giveaway to the rich’?
What could be in Rachel Reeves’ spending review – and what should be?

What could be in Rachel Reeves’ spending review – and what should be?
Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?

Would reversing winter fuel payment cuts be enough to restore trust in Labour?
Future generations
Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations

Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations
Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why

Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why
Brexit
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
Youth mobility scheme with EU will help to right the Brexit wrongs

Youth mobility scheme with EU will help to right the Brexit wrongs
Why does everyone keep getting the white working class wrong?

Why does everyone keep getting the white working class wrong?
Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?

Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?
Conservative Party
The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits

The simple reason Nigel Farage has seemingly had a change of heart on benefits
Tory MP Robert Jenrick says mass migration to blame for rising rents. Here’s what he’s not telling you

Tory MP Robert Jenrick says mass migration to blame for rising rents. Here’s what he’s not telling you
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’
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’

It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
Most Popular
Renters pay their landlords’ buy-to-let mortgages, so they should get a share of the profits

Renters pay their landlords’ buy-to-let mortgages, so they should get a share of the profits
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal

Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over

Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Strike dates 2023: From train drivers to NHS doctors, here are the dates to know

Strike dates 2023: From train drivers to NHS doctors, here are the dates to know
Citroën Ami: the tiny electric vehicle driving change with The Big Issue
Citroën Ami: the tiny electric vehicle driving change with The Big Issue
When will mortgage rates go down?
When will mortgage rates go down?
Specsavers partners with Big Issue to provide free eye care for vendors
Specsavers partners with Big Issue to provide free eye care for vendors
Andrew Ridgeley ‘was never envious’ of Wham! friend George Michael’s success