Politics

New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
Glen O’Hara

New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?

A decade of Wales' future generations commissioner: 'Looking ahead is how we look after each other'
Future generations commissioner for Wales Derek Walker talking with Ysgol y Ferch O'r Sger children at Ogmore Castle
Derek Walker

A decade of Wales' future generations commissioner: 'Looking ahead is how we look after each other'

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
John Bird

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message

Labour MP calls on government to boost universal credit: 'We need to up our game'
Neil Duncan-Jordan, MP for Poole, speaking in parliament.
Universal credit

Labour MP calls on government to boost universal credit: 'We need to up our game'

Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney Davos
Paul McNamee

Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order

Starmer ties the UK's Greenland stance to the cost of living crisis. Is it a false choice?
Prime minister Keir Starmer.
Politics

Starmer ties the UK's Greenland stance to the cost of living crisis. Is it a false choice?

Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
Dr Ela Zabihi

Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression

'It won't work': Labour can't fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
Water

'It won't work': Labour can't fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say

Steve Coogan shares his big issue: 'I am worried about how Reform UK are anti-human rights'
Film

Steve Coogan shares his big issue: 'I am worried about how Reform UK are anti-human rights'

Starmer's U-turns have become a joke. But it's not too late for him to make some hard decisions
Paul Mcnamee

Starmer's U-turns have become a joke. But it's not too late for him to make some hard decisions

Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: 'I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs'
Letter to my Younger Self

Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: 'I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs'

Ending violence against women and girls needs action, not words, campaigners say
Domestic abuse

Ending violence against women and girls needs action, not words, campaigners say

Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here's the proof
Prime minister Keir Starmer.
Politics

Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here's the proof

Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: 'They've collided with reality'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
Reform UK

Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: 'They've collided with reality'

Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Disabled sign
Mikey Erhardt

Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?

2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
Tatton Spiller

2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here's Matt Chorley's gift guide for politicians this Christmas
Christmas

Has Starmer been naughty or nice? Here's Matt Chorley's gift guide for politicians this Christmas

Labour's veterans minister: How we're tackling the 'national shame' of veteran homelessness
Louise Sandher-Jones
Louise Sandher-Jones

Labour's veterans minister: How we're tackling the 'national shame' of veteran homelessness

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: 'A war on any media that dares to criticise'
Media

The real reason why Trump is suing the BBC, explained: 'A war on any media that dares to criticise'

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now'
Letter to my Younger Self

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now'