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Poverty Zero
Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?

Whatever happened to Make Poverty History?
Make Poverty History was a grassroots campaign that changed the world – reducing the number of people in absolute poverty by 50%. But that left much more work to be done
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'
Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations

Big Issue calls for Scotland-style poverty reduction targets as new analysis exposes huge gap in progress between UK nations
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
Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children's Bill amendment
Lord John Bird demands Labour set child poverty reduction targets in Children's Bill amendment
UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning

UN calls on Labour to increase benefits and scrap two-child limit in UK poverty crisis warning
Green MP Ellie Chowns: 'Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty'

Green MP Ellie Chowns: 'Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty'
Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: "She's in our corner"

Aberdeen vendor shares fears over M&S closure with local MP: "She's in our corner"
Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: 'Take my concerns to Westminster'

Ledbury Big Issue vendor tells local MP: 'Take my concerns to Westminster'
Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here's why

Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here's why
We want to end poverty for good with Poverty Zero law. Here's how you can help us

We want to end poverty for good with Poverty Zero law. Here's how you can help us
'Poverty is out of control': Over half of Brits say Labour not doing enough to help people in poverty

'Poverty is out of control': Over half of Brits say Labour not doing enough to help people in poverty
Get ready, Newcastle: the Big Issue Community Roadshow is coming to town
