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Opinion
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
Votes at 16 should empower a new generation and strengthen our democracy, but education is vital
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?
Disability rights activists are too often erased from history. I’m on a mission to change that
Disability rights activists are too often erased from history. I’m on a mission to change that
Top Stories
The worst train company of the week is a close-run contest
The worst train company of the week is a close-run contest
Renters face higher deposits just for owning a pet. It’s wrong to squeeze more cash out of them
Renters face higher deposits just for owning a pet. It’s wrong to squeeze more cash out of them
Political 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?
From the anti-war marches of the early 2000s to Just Stop Oil the UK’s placard-waving landscape looks different
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
Homelessness
The housing crisis isn’t a competition between helping ‘our own’ and supporting others
The housing crisis isn’t a competition between helping ‘our own’ and supporting others
Benefit cuts are not a ‘pathway to work’ – they risk making people homeless
Benefit cuts are not a ‘pathway to work’ – they risk making people homeless
If we want to prevent modern slavery, we must start with preventing homelessness
If we want to prevent modern slavery, we must start with preventing homelessness
Are we witnessing a turning point in how we tackle homelessness?
Are we witnessing a turning point in how we tackle homelessness?
Poverty
I’m a mum impacted by the two-child limit on benefits. Labour must do what’s right and end it
I’m a mum impacted by the two-child limit on benefits. Labour must do what’s right and end it
Sara, a mother to three young children, shares how the two-child limit on benefits impacts her and her family
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
I worked with young offenders for years – positive role models could have changed everything for them
I worked with young offenders for years – positive role models could have changed everything for them
Sam Delaney
I’m exhausted from stress – but I know sharing how I feel will help
I’m exhausted from stress – but I know sharing how I feel will help
Keir Starmer might not have ‘rizz’ – but maybe we should give him a chance
Keir Starmer might not have ‘rizz’ – but maybe we should give him a chance
Do men struggle with friendships because we’re too competitive?
Do men struggle with friendships because we’re too competitive?
AI therapy surprised me. But I won’t be ditching my human therapist just yet
AI therapy surprised me. But I won’t be ditching my human therapist just yet
John Bird
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
Labour rejects Big Issue founder’s bid to set legally binding child poverty reduction targets
Labour rejects Big Issue founder’s bid to set legally binding child poverty reduction targets
Arise Sir Gordon! Big Issue co-founder Gordon Roddick knighted in King’s birthday honours
Arise Sir Gordon! Big Issue co-founder Gordon Roddick knighted in King’s birthday honours
Poverty always gets our prime ministers in the end
Poverty always gets our prime ministers in the end
Paul McNamee
Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?
Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?
Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs – but the truth is more complex
Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs – but the truth is more complex
An investment in public transport is the right direction of travel
