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Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
Steve Darling, the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, is registered blind and has Jennie the guide dog to support him in parliament. The Big Issue sits down for breakfast with Darling and Jennie to chat about the importance of representation
From milkshakes to Ed Davey on a paddleboard: The most bizarre moments of the 2024 general election
From milkshakes to Ed Davey on a paddleboard: The most bizarre moments of the 2024 general election
Male domestic abuse survivor who almost 'gave up' wants others to know help is out there
Male domestic abuse survivor who almost 'gave up' wants others to know help is out there
I endured homelessness and a decade in UK asylum system to become a stand-up comedian
I endured homelessness and a decade in UK asylum system to become a stand-up comedian
How shuttered airports could be brought back to life to tackle UK's housing crisis
How shuttered airports could be brought back to life to tackle UK's housing crisis
Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
Disability and work: Why the next government must show compassion and reform the benefits system
Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
Benefits system is 'utterly failing' as food bank demand reaches record high: 'It's heartbreaking'
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
'It's evil what they're doing': DWP denying benefits to people with schizophrenia and mental illness
My daughter has been trapped in hospital for years with a learning disability – and she wants out
My daughter has been trapped in hospital for years with a learning disability – and she wants out
My cousin was killed in front of his six-year-old son. I need to get my family out of Gaza
My cousin was killed in front of his six-year-old son. I need to get my family out of Gaza
My family faced hell on earth in Gaza. Leaving was their only option for survival
My family faced hell on earth in Gaza. Leaving was their only option for survival
I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
I used to dream of being a doctor in the UK. Now I'm searching for ways to survive in Palestine
'Helpless' UK residents call for Home Office to help get families out of Gaza: 'We feel betrayed'
'Helpless' UK residents call for Home Office to help get families out of Gaza: 'We feel betrayed'
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children's charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
The remarkable ways a Yorkshire children's charity is fighting hidden poverty and rural destitution
Care worker faced homelessness as low pay left her with 'nothing' to fall back on
Care worker faced homelessness as low pay left her with 'nothing' to fall back on
'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
'I just cry': Millions of elderly Brits in poverty as state pension falls short of basic living costs
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I'm living debt free
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I'm living debt free
The problem with UK's film industry? It's easier to win an Oscar if you went to private school
The problem with UK's film industry? It's easier to win an Oscar if you went to private school
Housing estate plagued by mould, damp and dire conditions. Now, residents are fighting back
Housing estate plagued by mould, damp and dire conditions. Now, residents are fighting back
Assisted dying: The right to die shouldn't only be for the rich. But could legalising it harm the poor?
Assisted dying: The right to die shouldn't only be for the rich. But could legalising it harm the poor?
How baby banks are fighting child poverty and empowering mums in the cost of living crisis
How baby banks are fighting child poverty and empowering mums in the cost of living crisis
'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
I was made homeless aged 16. Rough sleeping is completely different for women than it is men
I was made homeless aged 16. Rough sleeping is completely different for women than it is men
I'm 67 and working as a cabby. Rent and cost of living means I'll never be able to afford to retire
