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Bold and ambitious
26 March 2019
KATE GREEN MP: The world is changing rapidly. If our social security system is to protect us, we need to reimagine its purpose.
Continue Reading Labour party / Social security / Changing Work Centre / Work
Closer to the grassroots
22 March 2019
RAZA GRIFFITHS: The Conservatives’, Liberal Democrats’ and Labour’s mental health strategies do not properly consider the needs and experiences of black and minority ethnic communities.
Continue Reading Disability / Health / Inequality / Labour party
Fair for the future
20 March 2019
SAM ROYSTON: Few questions in the social security system matter more than how benefits increase over time, but there is currently very little consistency or coherence in how this is calculated. We need a better approach.
Continue Reading Inequality / Poverty / Social security
Rising pressures
18 March 2019
JASMINE BASRAN: Since 2010 rough sleeping in England has increased by 165 per cent, despite a small drop of 2 per cent in the last 12 months. Social security must change to support the delivery of decent and affordable housing for all.
Continue Reading Housing / Inequality / Poverty / Social security
The best investment
14 March 2019
LOUISA MCGEEHAN: Child poverty is not inevitable. To prevent it, a first priority for government must be reinvesting in children.
Continue Reading Inequality / Poverty / Social security / Welfare
Major repairs
12 March 2019
STEPHEN TIMMS MP: The hardship inflicted by universal credit does not arise from its basic principles. Labour can turn this new system into a tool for fighting poverty.
Continue Reading Employment / Inequality / Labour party / Poverty / Social securityFabian membership
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