Benefits
“I refuse to accept child poverty is a normal part of our society”: Apsana Begum MP on voting to scrap the cap
After seeking to “enhance” the King’s Speech by voting for the scrapping of the controversial two child benefit cap, the MP for Poplar and Limehouse lost the Labour Whip.
Written by: Apsana Begum
Disabled benefits claimants are being unfairly investigated
Cruel system — The government is using an algorithm forcing people into gruelling and invasive benefit fraud investigations. Now, disabled people who claim they have been unfairly targeted are mounting a fight back.
Written by: Anna Dent
How the pandemic exposed Britain’s care crisis
Capitalism’s dirty secret — The government’s decision to reopen state schools is nothing to do with education, and only proves that capitalism is dependent on care work.
Written by: Aaron Bastani
Dear Philip Schofield, stop demonising people on benefits
An open letter to Phil — Millionaire TV chat show host Philip Schofield spent yesterday morning attacking a mother living on benefits on national television for trying to give her children an enjoyable Christmas. As someone who works with people living on benefits everyday, Daniel Hibbs-Woodings reckons Schofield is the one who should be ashamed of himself.
Written by: Daniel Hibbs-Woodings