Far-right governments’ erosion of media pluralism: a route map for our own domestic right?
The uneasy parallels between British media and the media in countries led by far-right nationalists, confirms the desperate need for media reform in the UK.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Trapping film panel urges politicians to do more to tackle county lines
‘Politicians have a responsibility to end this issue.’
Douglas Murray’s ‘send illegal migrants to Islington’ column mocked
‘Right-wing weaponising immigration AGAIN’
Campaign launched to stop Tories’ 41% school meal price hike in Derbyshire
‘We can send a powerful message to the Tory County Council so they stop and think about the impact their policy will have on families in Derbyshire.’
Calls for Spanish-style ‘solidarity tax’ to come to UK, as majority of public want higher wealth tax
Potential options for taxing wealth – based on Spain’s model – could raise significant funds for the public purse.
The political and economic consequences of Liz Truss
12 months after her shambolic premiership commenced, we look at the lasting impact of our shortest-serving PM’s disastrous attempt to remould Britain into a low tax, deregulated economy.
Brexit batters incomes of over 80% of UK touring musicians, as calls mount for immediate government action
‘The extra costs for musicians touring in the EU are horrific. Brexit has decimated the UK music industry.’
Five ways ‘100% school attendance’ policy is unfair and doesn’t work
‘This is so wrong. 100% attendance is not really achievable.’
Fight the Refugee Ban Bill petition attracts thousands of signatures
The legislation will ‘cause misery to refugees, cost millions to taxpayers and drive desperate people to take ever more dangerous journeys as there is no other way for them to claim asylum.’
Which countries offer free school meals?
‘It’s simply not right that 4.2 million children in the UK – that’s 9 pupils in every class of 30 – are growing up trapped in poverty.’