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Growing up in care makes you 70% more likely to die young. As a Labour MP, I'll work to change that
Growing up in care makes you 70% more likely to die young. As a Labour MP, I'll work to change that
Labour MP Josh MacAlister is the author of the 2022 Independent Review of Children's Social Care. He tells Big Issue how he's channelling this experience into his new role
Let us all feast on left-wing milk and woke sandwiches
Let us all feast on left-wing milk and woke sandwiches
Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here's why
Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here's why
Donald Trump is no less of a villain for winning an election – beware his effect on UK politics
Donald Trump is no less of a villain for winning an election – beware his effect on UK politics
'I lost everything imaginable': Women in Gaza recall how a year of war has upended their lives
'I lost everything imaginable': Women in Gaza recall how a year of war has upended their lives
Starmer's first 100 days sees the UK in Bizarro World. Is this really the change people voted for?
Starmer's first 100 days sees the UK in Bizarro World. Is this really the change people voted for?
It's never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
It's never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
Rachel Reeves must put money where her mouth is and end austerity's grip on women in autumn budget
Rachel Reeves must put money where her mouth is and end austerity's grip on women in autumn budget
I've never known a government to renege on election promises as quickly as this one
I've never known a government to renege on election promises as quickly as this one
We need to make our minds up about what we really want from our politicians
We need to make our minds up about what we really want from our politicians
Tory leadership hopefuls want to prove how 'anti-woke' they are. It shows they've learned nothing
Tory leadership hopefuls want to prove how 'anti-woke' they are. It shows they've learned nothing
We protect migrants and their rights – now we're being targeted by the far-right
We protect migrants and their rights – now we're being targeted by the far-right
Keir Starmer promised to tackle child poverty – but we need action, not empty words
Keir Starmer promised to tackle child poverty – but we need action, not empty words
Smart, no-nonsense moves by Starmer show how toxic and incompetent the Tories have really been
Smart, no-nonsense moves by Starmer show how toxic and incompetent the Tories have really been
Politics needs saving. And it's going to have to be us who do it
Politics needs saving. And it's going to have to be us who do it
Count Binface: 'The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer'
Count Binface: 'The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer'
Shocking political ad shows child as if at gunpoint. This is what it tells us about the Tory campaign
Shocking political ad shows child as if at gunpoint. This is what it tells us about the Tory campaign
There are more food banks in UK than McDonald's. It's why the work doesn't stop after polling day
There are more food banks in UK than McDonald's. It's why the work doesn't stop after polling day
One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand
Discrimination is holding disabled people back from politics – and I’ve seen it first hand
We need more women MPs – but we can't just expect women to stand for election. We must act
We need more women MPs – but we can't just expect women to stand for election. We must act
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
