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Sarah Stock is standing as an independent on a ‘Save the NHS’ platform

Osborne used the myth of near-bankruptcy to justify damaging austerity

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The government has failed to ratify the treaty, which combats violence against women

Rise in far-right referrals follow better awareness and training

Think tank says real wages set to be lower in 2021 than in 2008

Why are people turning to conmen for answers?