OPINION

Why it’s time for the UK to introduce a new law to allow assisted dying

— Noel Conway wanted to die with dignity, yet he died slowly in pain. This month MPs can finally help others like him.

Universal Basic Income (UBI)

Basic income could put food banks out of business

— Food inequality arises from poverty, pushing low-income households toward unhealthy diets with lasting health impacts. Universal Credit has driven food bank reliance, while Universal Basic Income (UBI) could effectively address poverty and related issues.

OPINION

Plans to spy on Disabled people’s bank accounts show Labour isn’t for change

— Disabled people are criticising Labour’s welfare policies, accusing the government of replicating Tory-era financial surveillance and benefit cuts, and warning that new reforms could worsen hardship and increase poverty.

Online Abuse

Musk’s plan to axe X’s block button is a real win for stalkers and abusers

— Elon Musk’s latest plan to axe the block button will endanger stalking and domestic abuse victims – and make online life harder for all women.

Royal Family

King Charles’ property empire earns £334,000 from housing benefit

— The Crown Estate has received over £334,000 in housing benefits since 2020, despite earning £1.1bn last year and evicting 31 tenants. Critics call this an example of housing system inequality.

Lobbying

Lovebombed by lobbyists: How Labour became the party of Big Business

— A year before its historic election win, Labour engaged with major corporate lobbyists, including arms, oil, and financial sectors. This unprecedented access influenced Labour’s policies, risking a significant corporate sway over future government decisions, potentially harming public interests.

2024 General Election

After a historic defeat, what will Rishi Sunak’s legacy be?

— After the defeat, will Rishi Sunak be remembered as a failure, a PM who inherited a mess... or just not at all?

COMMENT

Tories lacking transparency: 14 years of undermining Freedom of Information

— Freedom of Information in the UK is declining, with full request approvals dropping from 55% in 2013 to 34% recently. Successive Conservative governments have increasingly restricted it, undermining transparency and accountability.

Disabled People

The UK doesn’t work for Disabled people. Neither party will change that

— So far, we’ve heard more about Starmer and Sunak’s parents than the UK’s 16 million Disabled UK citizens. Both main parties overlook significant reforms, prompting Disabled people to demand systemic change through collective action and a unified manifesto.

OPINION

Don’t listen to latest Tory claims – Slavery and empire made Britain rich

— A Tory think tank’s book claims Britain’s economic success was due to British genius, dismissing the role of colonialism and slavery. Critics argue it’s politically motivated, ignoring scholarly consensus on colonial impacts.

Environment

Oil giant admits it needs a ‘magic wand’ to keep green pledges

— ExxonMobil is accused of greenwashing over claims that its ‘carbon capture’ project is reducing emissions.

Argentina

Women fight back as Milei’s government tries to starve their soup kitchens

— In Buenos Aires, community kitchens face food shortages, affecting millions. Javier Milei’s government cuts worsen the situation, as women, central to these efforts, struggle against poverty and hunger in slums.

UK Politics

Theresa May leaves legacy of cruelty for domestic workers

— Theresa May’s heartless policies will go on tormenting migrant domestic workers long after she steps down as MP.

Austerity

How the Tories drove Britain’s local services into bankruptcy

— Local councils in Britain face severe financial strain, resulting in cuts to essential services like lollipop patrols, street lights, and public facilities. Austerity measures since 2010 exacerbate the crisis, risking vital community support and infrastructure.

UK-Rwanda Refugee Relocation

Rwandan homes praised by Braverman ‘won’t go to asylum seekers’

— The UK-Rwanda asylum deal, marred by legal and financial issues, raises concerns as Rwanda developers admit that Suella Braverman’s “beautiful” flats for deported asylum seekers in Rwanda have been sold to Rwandans, contradicting the former home secretary’s claims.

UK Politics

More than just an election: The other key political events in 2024

— From new immigration laws to the COVID inquiry’s module on vaccines, 2024 is more than just a year to head to the polls.