Opinion
Ken Loach exclusive – PM’s new found love for NHS is ‘rank hypocrisy’ & new lockdown rules will harm most vulnerable
"I think Johnson is one for a grand statement but when you take it apart and look at implications of that it all falls apart."
COVID-19 has proved that where there’s a will, there’s a way when it comes to homelessness
In a post-pandemic world we can no longer allow the ideology of neoliberalism to determine who in our society is worthy of decent housing, and who is not.
New Zealand’s rapid response to the Coronavirus has put the UK to shame
Had the UK mirrored New Zealand’s early response, they wouldn't be in a state of confused messaging and shambolic panic now.
Boris Johnson is a man revelling in his own ineptitude
The light at the end of the tunnel could well turn out to be an express train coming straight at us with Boris in the driving seat.
Anger as BBC ‘snub’ police on VE 75 day
There was a glaring omission in its tribute to key workers on Friday.
Will national response to homelessness change after COVID-19 crisis?
I can only hope that this pandemic forces people to evaluate political priorities towards the care of the homeless and the most vulnerable in our society, and away from bolstering the wealth of the powerful few.
What about those banned from UC,Child Benefit & housing support?
Let’s hope this ruling is the beginning of a brighter future and a better safety net for all, regardless of immigration status.
Food poverty at all-time high & will only continue post COVID-19
It is likely that the economy will take some time to recover and we anticipate greater levels of long-term unemployment, so there will be many more people struggling to buy food.
Coronavirus lockdown: Why should the public have to pay the price?
If direct funding it can be used to rescue the banks, why can’t it be used to rescue the people? Why should they have to pay the price?