A simple U-Turn may not be enough to get the Conservatives out of their tax credit mess
The Tories are in a mess over cuts to tax credits. But a mere U-Turn may not be enough to…
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Why is the government charging more women for selling sex but turning a blind eye to buyers?
Since 2013, the number of women charged for selling sex gone up while the number of men charged for buying…
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Robots are coming for your job. That might not be bad news
The problem with automation isn’t technology. The problem is capitalism.
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The Conservatives have failed on home ownership. Here’s how Labour can do better
Far from helping first-time buyers, the government is robbing Peter to pay Paul
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What’s to be done about racial inequality?
David Cameron’s words on equal opportunities are to be welcomed – now for some action, says Sunder Katwala.
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Ignore the spin – social housing is still under threat from the Conservatives
The Tory approach is the last thing we need, argues Tim Farron.
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Who benefits, and who loses out, from David Cameron’s housing plan?
The prime minister’s plan to scrap the affordable rental homes requirement, explained.
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David Cameron’s promise to create “Generation Buy” is yet another housing policy that’ll make things worse
The prime minister’s speech at party conference might have sounded promising. In reality, it’s more crumbs from the table.
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