Carer Allowance increase by 5p a day ‘frankly an insult’
The Government has increased the allowance given to unpaid carers by 1p an hour
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Campaign win: Peatland heath burning set to be banned in blow for grouse shooters
Climate campaigners are celebrating the news, following a long-running campaign to stop the practice.
London’s Green mayoral candidate pledges to defy the Home Office with anti-racism plans
Sian Berry opposes ‘draconian’ new immigration rules that would kick out rough sleepers.
How the trade deal Boris Johnson is pursuing threatens workers’ rights
The danger is that Johnson is eager to get a deal, so he could accept whatever terms the CPTPP countries demand.
Labour is calling for urgent action as millions live in flats covered in Grenfell-style cladding
On Monday Labour will use a daily motion to force a vote on protecting owners and renters living in the unsafe dwellings.
Socialists and Separatists: What can Labour learn from the Catalan Elections?
Barring a 1997 style win, Labour will need the support (tacit or otherwise) of the SNP after the next election.
Charges against Stansted 15 deportation flight protestors finally quashed
The ‘terrorism’ trial dragged on for four years and drew criticism from the UN.
Climate campaigners should block road-building not HS2
HS2 will improve local rail services across England and reduce our CO2 emissions.
Natalie Bennett: Universal Credit should protect domestic abuse survivors…and everyone else too
Paying it to individuals not households would benefit everyone. UBI would be better still.
Johnson should follow Biden’s lead and review arms sales to the Saudi regime
Without US and UK support, the war on Yemen would end tommorow.