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Cuts to disability benefits are riding roughshod over human rights
Poverty is a political choice, and ending it is possible should those in powers choose to
The North is still suffering inequality as a result of 12 years of the Bedroom Tax
Ending the bedroom tax is one step towards tackling regional inequality—because where you live, and what you can afford, shouldn’t hamper your future
The return of disability scapegoating
Fast forward 14 years since the Sun's repugnant 'Beat the Cheat' campaign, and the same misguided and exaggerated vilification of disabled people has resurfaced, this time under a Labour government.
Why austerity is a political choice not an economic necessity
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour […]
‘The chancellor can’t cut her way to growth’ – Unions react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement
'As the last 14 years have shown us, you cannot cut your way to growth.'
Five key takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her long-awaited Spring Statement to Parliament today, as she lays out her latest plans for […]