This ‘prove you’re dying’ rule is leaving thousands without welfare support
No one should have to rely on food banks while they are terminally ill, writes Drew Hendry MP.
Social Justice
Why we’re protesting against the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum at Davos will see elites gather to discuss our global future. But they won’t back the solutions we need.
Our 10 top articles against austerity, poverty and inequality in 2019
Left Foot Forward’s 10 most-read articles this year reflect citizens’ concerns about our divided politics and society.
Tory minimum wage proposals toothless without proper enforcement
Number of underpaid workers could reach just under a million by 2024 — with no plan to ensure extra pennies reach those who need them.
The UK’s regulatory maze benefits the powerful. It’s time for an overhaul
No fewer than 25 regulators deal with money laundering alone yet London is a major centre for dirty money, points out Prem Sikka.
Outsourced Unison staff at UCL win better terms in time for Christmas
University agrees to equalise pay, pensions and leave for outsourced workers, including an offer of two weeks of additional annual leave from 1 December.
WTO – no: 5 things every worker should know about digital trade
International e-commerce talks in Switzerland at the WTO are a chance to address inequalities, argues Laura Bannister.
Four steps to take us to a green and fairer economy
Here’s how the TUC plans to ensure a just transition to net zero for workers.
What can the UK learn from Canada’s experience of legalising cannabis?
One year on Canada’s legalisation of cannabis is working for some but needs improvement to correct historic injustices.
Government response to calls for abolition of imprisonment for council tax debt inadequate and misinformed
Poor and vulnerable people are being wrongly imprisoned over the civil offence of non-payment of Council Tax.