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We need to teach children about the differences between propaganda and fact, between Islam and Islamism
Implementing decent Living Wage and minimum wage policies could lift 900,000 people out of poverty – we need to act now
2.3 per cent of people in employment surveyed between October and December 2014 were on a zero-hours contract
Ed Miliband will need the votes of Scottish MPs if a Labour-led government is to work
The sex selection abortion amendment would have been the wrong answer to the wrong question
It is encouraging to see the payday loans sector come under increased scrutiny. But we must seek ethical alternatives
Health minister ignores his own evidence that shows mentally ill children are suffering from spending cuts
By rushing through the new rules, the government are missing an opportunity to create a more socially responsible procurement regime
With a few possible exceptions
This government’s cuts to legal aid and specialist domestic violence services are putting thousands of women and children at risk
