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A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course
John Bird

A government ‘ministry of poverty’ could help us change course

A department focusing on prevention first is essential if we are to find our way out of poverty, says John Bird

There’s no use in governments being more businesslike if their values are already lacking
Letters

There’s no use in governments being more businesslike if their values are already lacking

Big Issue founder John Bird recently launched an all-party parliamentary group to try to change the way government works. A reader responds

The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history
John Bird

The All Party Parliamentary Group coming together to make poverty history

Big Issue founder Lord Bird has launched an APPG to change the way the government responds to social crises, and put an end to poverty once and for all

Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty
Poverty

Big Issue founder wants to ‘redesign’ government to end poverty

Drip-feeding support to the poor is not going to solve the crisis we face
John Bird

Drip-feeding support to the poor is not going to solve the crisis we face

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Poverty is the great drain at the heart of the budget
John Bird

Poverty is the great drain at the heart of the budget

Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
John Bird

Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy

Everyone is afraid of poverty, so why haven’t we declared war on it?
John Bird

Everyone is afraid of poverty, so why haven’t we declared war on it?

A lot has changed since the war years, but poverty remains
Opinion

A lot has changed since the war years, but poverty remains

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you
Food banks

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you

UK poverty in 2020: ‘No family could have planned for a pandemic’
Social Justice

UK poverty in 2020: ‘No family could have planned for a pandemic’

Rashford ‘proud’ as Government announces £400m for children and families
Social Justice

Rashford ‘proud’ as Government announces £400m for children and families

Marcus Rashford launches new campaign to end child food poverty
Social Justice

Marcus Rashford launches new campaign to end child food poverty

Budget 2017: ‘We’re missing the bigger picture,’ says John Bird
Social Justice

Budget 2017: ‘We’re missing the bigger picture,’ says John Bird

‘A cow is as good as a man – or better.’ African Initiatives in Tanzania
Social Justice

‘A cow is as good as a man – or better.’ African Initiatives in Tanzania

John Bird: People living in poverty can be part of their own solution
Opinion

John Bird: People living in poverty can be part of their own solution

Lord John Bird: Why can’t the government create a poverty prevention unit?
Social Justice

Lord John Bird: Why can’t the government create a poverty prevention unit?