Social Justice
Rees-Mogg’s salary doubles after Brexit opportunities minister appointment
As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, plunging millions into poverty, the prime minister has given an approximate 100% pay rise to a multi-millionaire minister.
A ‘sick joke’: Bank of England governor blasted from all directions for calling for pay ‘restraint’
‘Why is it that every time there is a crisis, rich men ask ordinary people to pay for it?’
‘Unacceptable and entirely preventable’: Homelessness in London rises by 20% in a year
New data shows the magnitude of rough sleeping in the capital, sparking calls for immediate government action.
Energy crisis: Shell reports ‘momentous year’ as households face 50% rise in bills
As families face soaring energy bills, the oil giant celebrates a 14-fold rise in profits, sparking fresh calls for a windfall tax.
Jon Trickett: Government’s levelling up plans fall at the first hurdle
‘Only a radical economic transformation will work. But the Tories will never spearhead such a vision.’
Food banks risk turning people away as government continues assault on welfare claimants
As the government launches a fresh attack on Universal Credit claimants and confirms the NI rise will go ahead, food banks warn they will not be able to keep up with demand.