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Jeremy Hunt’s benefit crackdown will worsen an already terrible system

Jeremy Hunt’s benefit crackdown will worsen an already terrible system

The chancellor knows the anguish the welfare system causes Disabled people – and he knows his reforms won’t help
Mikey Erhardt 22 Nov 2023
Braverman had no evidence for ‘fake gay asylum seekers’ claim

Braverman had no evidence for ‘fake gay asylum seekers’ claim

Home Office forced to admit it held no information to support allegation made by then home secretary
Adam Bychawski, Ramzy Alwakeel 15 Nov 2023
Rough sleepers have tents destroyed by enforcement officers in London

Rough sleepers have tents destroyed by enforcement officers in London

Camden Council pledges 'urgent investigation' after its contractors are filmed throwing belongings into a bin lorry
Sam Gelder 10 Nov 2023
Senior Met Police officer hits back at Braverman in Palestine protest row

Senior Met Police officer hits back at Braverman in Palestine protest row

Assistant commissioner Louisa Rolfe said the force is “very clear” about its operational independence
Sam Gelder 09 Nov 2023
I had to skip meals after my husband died because of Home Office visa fees

I had to skip meals after my husband died because of Home Office visa fees

I went hungry so me and my daughter could live in the UK. Now ministers are inflicting more trauma on the bereaved
Anonymous . 06 Nov 2023
The establishment thinks it’s seen off all challengers. But people are angry

The establishment thinks it’s seen off all challengers. But people are angry

Widespread discontent is unlikely to cost Starmer the election, but it’ll cause problems for his future regime
Adam Ramsay 30 Oct 2023
Climate and racial justice advocates condemn treatment of Tube driver

Climate and racial justice advocates condemn treatment of Tube driver

Campaigners say treatment of Tube driver who led ‘free Palestine’ chant is part of a clampdown on dissent
Anita Mureithi 27 Oct 2023

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