Union learning provides around £1.4bn to the economy – but the Tories want to scrap it
It boosts jobs, wages and productivity but Gavin Williamson wants it gone
8 shocking facts about food poverty in the UK
The UK is the 7th richest country in the world – but many people struggle to afford enough to eat
Majority of UK public think Scotland will vote for independence in a year
Over 50% of the UK public think it’s very or fairly likely
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Left Foot Forward speaks to the writer and Corbyn appointee as he joins the second chamber.
‘Slow clap for MPs’ online event becomes overnight sensation
A Facebook event started as an in-joke for friends and family tapped into ‘justifiable anger’, says one of the organisers.
Protesters come out against Hostile Environment as Home Office escalates attacks on migrants
Activists are mobilising to protest the Home Office’s increasing attacks on migrants and the immigration system.
The Greens have committed to seeking reparations for slavery
The party will call on Parliament to establish an All-Party Commission of Inquiry for Truth and Reparatory Justice.
Dido Harding fails to provide evidence for her ‘no-one predicted September surge’ claim
She has not responded to the committee’s request for information despite a “generous deadline”.
John McDonnell: England’s social care system is broken
People face isolation, indignity, maltreatment and neglect, writes the former Shadow Chancellor ahead of the launch of a new campaign.
Study reveals Brexit Party’s huge election spending on anti-Labour Facebook ads
Farage argues he helped the Tories win by attacking Labour.
Prem Sikka: Sunak’s support wastes money on some firms while failing to save others
He’s given money to companies who don’t need it and not given enough to those who do.
Government spending £70m on Brexit advertising
This is on top of all the money they spent saying the same thing last year.
Top civil servant: The pandemic disrupted Brexit prepations
Wouldn’t it have been more sensible to delay, in the circumstances?
