Politics
All of Keir Starmer’s U-turns and abandoned policy pledges, from child benefits to private schools
All of Keir Starmer’s U-turns and abandoned policy pledges, from child benefits to private schools
Since becoming Labour leader in 2020, Keir Starmer has abandoned some of his key promises. We’ve broken them down
Green Party leader Carla Denyer on climate crisis, fighting for trans rights and beating Labour
Green Party leader Carla Denyer on climate crisis, fighting for trans rights and beating Labour
Are we headed for a low-turnout general election? Why poverty and mistrust mean voters staying home
Are we headed for a low-turnout general election? Why poverty and mistrust mean voters staying home
Top Stories
‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good
‘Real change is essential’: Our blueprint for change shows how Sunak and Starmer can end poverty for good
Reform came within 117 votes of Tories in Blackpool by-election. But it’s ‘far from an earthquake’
Reform came within 117 votes of Tories in Blackpool by-election. But it’s ‘far from an earthquake’
Opinion
Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where’s the evidence?
Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where’s the evidence?
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Ultra-processed food is often blamed for obesity – but we should be looking at government policy
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It’s basic maths
George Galloway: Rochdale MP’s win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
George Galloway: Rochdale MP’s win has opened the door for every anti-establishment chancer
Analysis
All of Keir Starmer’s U-turns and abandoned policy pledges, from child benefits to private schools
All of Keir Starmer’s U-turns and abandoned policy pledges, from child benefits to private schools
Why Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget is the most important in years – and could decide Labour’s future
Why Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget is the most important in years – and could decide Labour’s future
Why Starmer’s £28bn green pledge U-turn is bad news for the climate, economy and his path to power
Why Starmer’s £28bn green pledge U-turn is bad news for the climate, economy and his path to power
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
Future generations
Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why
Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why
These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can’t the UK?
These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can’t the UK?
Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
100 people making a difference for future generations in Wales
100 people making a difference for future generations in Wales
Brexit
Farmers are under pressure from Brexit, Covid and war – pushing UK to verge of full-blown food crisis
Farmers are under pressure from Brexit, Covid and war – pushing UK to verge of full-blown food crisis
‘Women have to step up’: Gina Miller on Brexit, misogyny and Britain’s ‘broken’ politics
‘Women have to step up’: Gina Miller on Brexit, misogyny and Britain’s ‘broken’ politics
In Northern Ireland’s government, anything could happen
In Northern Ireland’s government, anything could happen
No, Brexit didn’t help UK ‘take back control’ – it made immigration rise. Here’s how
No, Brexit didn’t help UK ‘take back control’ – it made immigration rise. Here’s how
Conservative Party
Tories won’t let the UN investigate rise of food banks in UK. Labour must welcome them
Tories won’t let the UN investigate rise of food banks in UK. Labour must welcome them
Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where’s the evidence?
Tories seem to think pandering to the extreme right is a vote-winner. But where’s the evidence?
Aslef boss Mick Whelan on train strikes, hope with Labour and why Brits must reject ‘politics of envy’
Aslef boss Mick Whelan on train strikes, hope with Labour and why Brits must reject ‘politics of envy’
Would-be voters turned away from polling stations for not having ID: ‘This hurts our democracy’
Would-be voters turned away from polling stations for not having ID: ‘This hurts our democracy’
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Renters pay their landlords’ buy-to-let mortgages, so they should get a share of the profits
Renters pay their landlords’ buy-to-let mortgages, so they should get a share of the profits
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Exclusive: Disabled people are ‘set up to fail’ by the DWP in target-driven disability benefits system, whistleblowers reveal
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Strike dates 2023: From train drivers to NHS doctors, here are the dates to know
Strike dates 2023: From train drivers to NHS doctors, here are the dates to know
Citroën Ami: the tiny electric vehicle driving change with The Big Issue
Citroën Ami: the tiny electric vehicle driving change with The Big Issue
When will mortgage rates go down?
When will mortgage rates go down?
Specsavers partners with Big Issue to provide free eye care for vendors
Specsavers partners with Big Issue to provide free eye care for vendors
Andrew Ridgeley ‘was never envious’ of Wham! friend George Michael’s success