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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
'Shameful stuff': Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
'Shameful stuff': Labour suspends seven rebel MPs who voted to end two-child benefit cap
Brits are the happiest they've been in a year. Here's why
Brits are the happiest they've been in a year. Here's why
1.6 million children at risk of 'losing their life chances' because of 'cruel' two-child benefit cap
1.6 million children at risk of 'losing their life chances' because of 'cruel' two-child benefit cap
Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Labour is yet to give much hope it will reduce poverty. We need more from the new government
Keir Starmer promises 'sunlight of hope' – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Keir Starmer promises 'sunlight of hope' – but can he offer progress on ending poverty in the UK?
Things can only get better... if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
Things can only get better... if the Labour government takes urgent action to tackle poverty
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
What will the new Labour government do for benefit claimants and the welfare system?
Libraries give us power. The next government must trust libraries to continue delivering for communities
Libraries give us power. The next government must trust libraries to continue delivering for communities
Sunak's flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing 'crisis'
Sunak's flagship free childcare scheme under threat from staffing 'crisis'
Government just incinerated PPE worth £1.4bn. Here's how that money could've been better spent
Government just incinerated PPE worth £1.4bn. Here's how that money could've been better spent
The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast
Women and girls across Britain are in crisis. The next government must act – and fast
Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers
Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers
Benefit reforms 'entirely in the wrong direction' to help disabled people into work, DWP warned
Benefit reforms 'entirely in the wrong direction' to help disabled people into work, DWP warned
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
'Don't try to be Richard Branson': TV pawnbroker Dan Hatfield shares top tips for making money
'Don't try to be Richard Branson': TV pawnbroker Dan Hatfield shares top tips for making money
DWP disability benefit cuts will impact 450,000 people – but very few will actually find paid work
DWP disability benefit cuts will impact 450,000 people – but very few will actually find paid work
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
'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
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
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
Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty
Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty
Unlock billions in private investment to help fight poverty, next UK government told
