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Readers’ thoughts on the two child benefit cap

Readers’ thoughts on the two child benefit cap

Is the two child cap on benefits fair? openDemocracy readers weigh in
James Battershill 12 Sep 2024
Scrapping the two-child cap would be a start – but still not enough

Scrapping the two-child cap would be a start – but still not enough

If the new government cares about poverty, it must start by rebuilding our broken safety net
Ignacia Pinto 02 Sep 2024
Starmer’s new immigration bill is just as racist as the Rwanda plan

Starmer’s new immigration bill is just as racist as the Rwanda plan

The UK immigration system is racist by design. The Border Security Bill will make it worse
Fizza Qureshi, Julia Tinsley-Kent 02 Sep 2024
Starmer’s hints about the budget suggest UK is set for bleak four years

Starmer’s hints about the budget suggest UK is set for bleak four years

Introducing a wealth tax would indicate this is a progressive government. But that seems unlikely
Paul Rogers 02 Sep 2024
Disabled people don’t need another inquiry. We need change

Disabled people don’t need another inquiry. We need change

Labour’s woeful offering on social system will mean more people being placed in residential care against their wishes
Mikey Erhardt 02 Sep 2024
Readers’ thoughts on Britain’s role in the invasion of Afghanistan

Readers’ thoughts on Britain’s role in the invasion of Afghanistan

Did Britain blindly blunder into war to impress the US? openDemocracy readers weigh in
James Battershill 30 Aug 2024
What happens in the US could have global implications for abortion

What happens in the US could have global implications for abortion

What could Project 2025 mean for abortion rights around the world?
Dr Anu Kumar 27 Aug 2024

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