Millions are at risk of hunger – ministers must acknowledge the scale of the crisis
We must imagine a future without food banks.
Fiona Twycross
Warning lights on the economy – let’s defend our record or pay the price
By failing to stand up for their past successes, Labour are making it difficult for themselves to claim economic credibility.
The mayor’s closure of fire stations will cost lives
Since Boris forced through station closures, fire engine response times have risen dramatically.
Boris must do more to help workers out of poverty
Paying a living wage is an economic necessity if London is to compete globally.
The government’s overall objective should be simple: zero hunger
Food poverty is an extreme example of what happens when the welfare system breaks down.
The government is cutting firefighter pensions by the back door
The government is trying to force firefighters to work longer and pay more into their pensions.
The end destination must be a statutory Living Wage
The London Living Wage has raised the issue of poverty pay up the political agenda; it is now time to move to a statutory living wage.
Boris should tell Barclays to get on their bike
Removing a cash lifeline from an impoverished people could lead to a humanitarian crisis which could strengthen terrorist organisations.