Tories’ flagship ‘levelling up’ has ‘stalled’ under Sunak, says IfG report
The focus on closing gaping regional inequalities has lost momentum.
Social Justice
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
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.’
New anti-racism campaign launched to challenge myths surrounding migration
‘Sport knows no borders, no boundaries, you are judged on how well you play, not where you were born.’
State of Child Poverty report shows ‘catastrophic’ impact of cost-of-living crisis on families
The government is being urged to act immediately to support struggling families by lifting the two-child Universal Credit limit and introducing an Essentials Guarantee.
‘Lionesses don’t deserve a bank holiday’ Telegraph column proves extent of gender discrimination in football
‘Dented male pride…. Get over it and grow a pair.’
Disabled campaigners accuse Telegraph of ‘legitimising’ hate speech
‘Wilfully dehumanising disabled people in reporting legitimises hate speech and emboldens decision-makers who side-step their obligations to respect people’s dignity and human rights.’