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I'm made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It's not a way of life – it's torture
I'm made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It's not a way of life – it's torture
Karen, a disability benefits claimant, writes about her experiences being made to feel like a 'drain on the country's resources' because of the stigma around claiming support. It is taking a toll on her mental health
The care system fails millions of disabled people – we can't wait till 2028 for the government to act
The care system fails millions of disabled people – we can't wait till 2028 for the government to act
We can't expect Ed Sheeran, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Oliver to keep on fixing Britain
We can't expect Ed Sheeran, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Oliver to keep on fixing Britain
Wages outside of London and South East are worse now than in 2008 – can Labour turn things around?
Wages outside of London and South East are worse now than in 2008 – can Labour turn things around?
Community-led housing is not just for city dwellers – it can boost overlooked rural areas too
Community-led housing is not just for city dwellers – it can boost overlooked rural areas too
Stigma faced by benefit claimants is baseless. It's like Donald Trump saying immigrants eat pets
Stigma faced by benefit claimants is baseless. It's like Donald Trump saying immigrants eat pets
Edinburgh Fringe should be a place for artists to grow – but working class people are priced out
Edinburgh Fringe should be a place for artists to grow – but working class people are priced out
Social housing went from a source of pride to a place of prejudice. It's time to smash the stigma
Social housing went from a source of pride to a place of prejudice. It's time to smash the stigma
Labour's Renters' Rights Bill is a step forward – but there's a glaring gap on the affordability crisis
Labour's Renters' Rights Bill is a step forward – but there's a glaring gap on the affordability crisis
Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism
Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism
Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill
Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill
Mick Lynch exposed a glaring ignorance towards trade unions. His retirement leaves big shoes to fill
Mick Lynch exposed a glaring ignorance towards trade unions. His retirement leaves big shoes to fill
'I'm scared – but I'm ready to go': Why GPs are willing to go to prison to protest the climate crisis
'I'm scared – but I'm ready to go': Why GPs are willing to go to prison to protest the climate crisis
Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
Can Starmer's government fix the housing crisis? Their future depends on it
Can Starmer's government fix the housing crisis? Their future depends on it
Banks may not be interested in people experiencing poverty – but we are
Banks may not be interested in people experiencing poverty – but we are
I'm a disabled artist and activist. I create art where everyone is valued – including nature
I'm a disabled artist and activist. I create art where everyone is valued – including nature
From The Traitors to White Lotus: Here's 6 dystopian TV predictions that could come true in 2025
From The Traitors to White Lotus: Here's 6 dystopian TV predictions that could come true in 2025
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
Stonehenge can offer us wisdom from the deep and distant past
Stonehenge can offer us wisdom from the deep and distant past
Privatisation's thirst for profit will never be quenched. It's time to take our water back
Privatisation's thirst for profit will never be quenched. It's time to take our water back
Our prisons are so broken that we can't carry on – we must seize the opportunity to fix them
Our prisons are so broken that we can't carry on – we must seize the opportunity to fix them
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
