Step forward for workers’ rights as international convention clamps down on harassment
The #MeToo movement has secured another big win.
Social Justice
Thousands demand London Mayor ban ‘poor taste’ holiday let ads
“These tube ads are feeding a narrative that tenants are disposable, and profiteering from property is more important than providing long term homes.”
UN report: Poverty is at crisis point in the UK – and it’s political
The evidence is now undeniable. It’s time for movements that can turn this around.
40 years since her election, Margaret Thatcher still casts a long shadow over Britain
We’re picking up the pieces to this day, writes Kevin Gulliver.
Security firm denies claims of ‘Big Brother’ tactics, amid tracking app row
The firm say no one will be forced to download the app, and that it will be used to protect staff. But the GMB union are concerned.
IWD: The law changes Britain needs this International Women’s Day
From the gender pay gap to the ‘pink tax’, we need bold policies to tackle inequality, writes the Lib Dems’ Lorely Burt.
EXCLUSIVE: Affordable housing provider in dispute over ‘unaffordable’ leases
Are leasehold extensions making so-called ‘affordable homes’ unaffordable?
Britain’s close neighbour is set to ban zero hours contracts
It could pile pressure on the Tories to ban the controversial contracts.
Labour has just pledged to bring back legal aid to beat “flawed DWP decisions”
Legal and human rights groups around the country celebrated the announcement.
Yes Andrew Marr, rising homelessness is a political choice
The BBC host lamented the rising number of homeless people on the streets of Britain during the festive season, but forgot to explain why. Kevin Gulliver writes.