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UN set to take ‘future generations’ movement global

In a landmark move, the United Nations has announced it will follow The Big Issue’s lead in making sure decisions made today do not hurt future generations.

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Politics

What is the Future Generations Bill?

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird is trying to introduce a private member’s bill that brings long-term thinking to Westminster politics. Here’s everything you need to know

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Politics

Scotland is getting a new commissioner to look out for future generations

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird warned England risks being the ‘odd one out’ as Scotland joins Wales in appointing a future generations commissioner to combat short-term thinking in politics

Politics

Two-thirds of UK voters want more long-term thinking from politicians

Opinion

Why scientists are getting behind the Future Generations Bill

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Politics

Big Issue founder’s Future Generations Bill returns to the House of Lords

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Opinion

Gentrification pleases the investor but does nothing for the people

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Politics

Future Generations Bill takes first step towards becoming law

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Opinion

There’s no time like the present for the Future Generations Bill

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Politics

Future Generations Bill at ‘pivotal point’ in Lords debut

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Wellbeing Week: ‘I make decisions to protect my future – leaders should too’

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10-year-old climate activist reacts to becoming a Big Issue cover star

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‘They focus on short term fixes’: Why MPs must do better for young people

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