The shocking charts which show the scale of poverty under the Tories
The UK has seen the biggest rise in absolute poverty for 30 years
Social Justice
Damning report warns UK on course for second ‘lost decade’ ahead of Budget
Tories devastating record set to continue unless Budget delivers ‘desperately needed measures’ to recover living standards
Crackdown on climate protesters in UK ‘extremely worrying’ says UN expert
“Increasingly severe crackdowns” on peaceful protest in the UK condemned
Food bank demand hits record numbers as centres prepare for ‘worst winter yet’
‘We don’t want to spend every winter saying things at food banks are getting worse, but they are.’
Refugee charity calls for not-for-profit asylum system, as it reveals companies profiting from refugees’ ‘misery’
‘While the government gives away billions to these companies people seeking asylum are left to live in accommodation that actively harms their health.’
Campaigners reveal giant banner in Westminster calling for land justice
‘Living artwork’ unfurled outside Levelling Up department highlighting food insecurity and climate concern
Tories’ flagship ‘levelling up’ has ‘stalled’ under Sunak, says IfG report
The focus on closing gaping regional inequalities has lost momentum.
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.
Damning report projects this is worst parliament on record for income growth
Average income for UK workers will be worse in 2024 than 2019, think tank predicts