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'For years politicians have bought votes by promising tax cuts. It's time to face reality'
Andy Burnham and John Healey on the day of the autumn budget.
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'For years politicians have bought votes by promising tax cuts. It's time to face reality'

A Big Issue reader encourages the government to take stock of the nation's standing and increase income tax to aid recovery
'People with invisible disabilities shouldn't have to justify their need for PIP'
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'People with invisible disabilities shouldn't have to justify their need for PIP'

'Personal stories help us to understand how people can end up homeless'
Dr Karishmeh Felfeli-Crawford's story of falling into homelessness resonated with readers
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'Personal stories help us to understand how people can end up homeless'

'I feel a thrill of hope about Andy Burnham's government. I'm not embarrassed to say I cried'
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'I feel a thrill of hope about Andy Burnham's government. I'm not embarrassed to say I cried'

Ending rough sleeping isn't just about money – it takes everyone pulling together
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Ending rough sleeping isn't just about money – it takes everyone pulling together

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'I still have concerns about the Timms Review of PIP. Will mental health be protected?'
DWP minister Stephen Timms
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'I still have concerns about the Timms Review of PIP. Will mental health be protected?'

'So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy'
A row of house rooves and chimneys
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'So many of the problems we face today are a result of Right to Buy'

'Andy Burnham must not repeat the mistakes of the past on homelessness'
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'Andy Burnham must not repeat the mistakes of the past on homelessness'

If tech giants want to build data centres, make them give something back to society
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If tech giants want to build data centres, make them give something back to society

'What are data centres actually for? Did anyone actually ask us if we want AI?'
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'What are data centres actually for? Did anyone actually ask us if we want AI?'

'It's none of Trump's business how we run our internal affairs'
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'It's none of Trump's business how we run our internal affairs'

'A wealth tax can only go so far – how about preventing people amassing riches in the first place?'
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'A wealth tax can only go so far – how about preventing people amassing riches in the first place?'

'The UK's national debt is total insanity. We need an expert to get us out of this mess'
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'The UK's national debt is total insanity. We need an expert to get us out of this mess'

Letters: 'Shirley Manson is right. Misogyny isn’t one issue – it’s the root that so many grow out of'
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Letters: 'Shirley Manson is right. Misogyny isn’t one issue – it’s the root that so many grow out of'

'As a woman who’s been living with HIV, I’d love to see more stories about women like me'
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'As a woman who’s been living with HIV, I’d love to see more stories about women like me'

'Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it's not just about the cost of living'
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'Fewer people than ever are offering to foster children – it's not just about the cost of living'

'Governments understand there's a problem with poverty – they're just too scared to solve it'
prime minister Keir Starmer with chancellor Rachel Reeves
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'Governments understand there's a problem with poverty – they're just too scared to solve it'

Letters: It's easy to blame social media for our ills. It's up to us to use it as a force for good
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Letters: It's easy to blame social media for our ills. It's up to us to use it as a force for good

'I'm infuriated that young people don't get a say at elections. The minimum voting age is unfair'
Every adult in England, Scotland and Wales can cast a vote today, making it the biggest vote outside a general election since 1973. election results
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'I'm infuriated that young people don't get a say at elections. The minimum voting age is unfair'

Letters: Education is on its knees. The government must take radical action to save it
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Letters: Education is on its knees. The government must take radical action to save it

Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren't they taught in the school curriculum?
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Letters: People need to know their rights – why aren't they taught in the school curriculum?

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Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
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Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die

Letters: Repeal squatting laws. The crime is leaving homes empty, not their occupation 
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Letters: Repeal squatting laws. The crime is leaving homes empty, not their occupation 

Letters: Sob stories from landlords about thermal upgrade costs leave me cold
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Letters: Sob stories from landlords about thermal upgrade costs leave me cold

Letters: Right to Buy gets a lot of flak but it was life-changing for people like me 
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Letters: Right to Buy gets a lot of flak but it was life-changing for people like me