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An empty wheelchair next to a sign saying 'Cuts Kill', outside Parliament.

Starmer doubles down on deadly disability benefit cuts – expect thousands or millions of deaths

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Starmer doubles down on deadly disability benefit cuts – expect thousands or millions of deaths

Benefits, Cut, Death

Starmer doubles down on deadly disability benefit cuts – expect thousands or millions of deaths

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-16T10:05:40+00:00June 16, 2025|Benefits, Cut, Death|

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Keir Starmer, who has green-lit a national grooming inquiry

Justice for grooming victims must not be twisted into a tool of racism

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Justice for grooming victims must not be twisted into a tool of racism

Children, Crime, Sex

Justice for grooming victims must not be twisted into a tool of racism

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-15T19:29:40+00:00June 15, 2025|Children, Crime, Sex|

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MPs block docs from offering ‘assisted dying’ to under-18s – but is the Bill safe yet?

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MPs block docs from offering ‘assisted dying’ to under-18s – but is the Bill safe yet?

Death, Debate, Disability, Health, Law

MPs block docs from offering ‘assisted dying’ to under-18s – but is the Bill safe yet?

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-15T12:16:24+00:00June 15, 2025|Death, Debate, Disability, Health, Law|

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Keir Starmer in military gear - looking ridiculous

Starmer’s dangerous delusion: backing Israel risks dragging UK into war

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Starmer’s dangerous delusion: backing Israel risks dragging UK into war

Iran, Israel, UK, War

Starmer’s dangerous delusion: backing Israel risks dragging UK into war

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-14T13:53:58+00:00June 14, 2025|Iran, Israel, UK, War|

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Photo of Liz Kendall speaking at a government briefing on welfare reforms

Liz Kendall’s ‘protections’ for people facing disability benefit cuts are useless delays

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Liz Kendall’s ‘protections’ for people facing disability benefit cuts are useless delays

Benefits, Cut, Disability

Liz Kendall’s ‘protections’ for people facing disability benefit cuts are useless delays

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-14T12:29:58+00:00June 14, 2025|Benefits, Cut, Disability|

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Liz Kendall at a press conference, with serious expression, superimposed text highlighting disability cuts controversy

“Eyes wide open”: Kendall won’t pause disability benefit cuts despite warnings

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“Eyes wide open”: Kendall won’t pause disability benefit cuts despite warnings

Benefits, Cut, Disability

“Eyes wide open”: Kendall won’t pause disability benefit cuts despite warnings

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-13T14:04:48+00:00June 13, 2025|Benefits, Cut, Disability|

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Graphic with bold white text on dark background reading: "You're only allowed to be self-employed if you fail"

How the UK government encourages entrepreneurs – as long as they fail

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How the UK government encourages entrepreneurs – as long as they fail

Business, Self-employment, Universal Credit

How the UK government encourages entrepreneurs – as long as they fail

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-13T12:53:46+00:00June 13, 2025|Business, Self-employment, Universal Credit|

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A protest outside Parliament, with demonstrators holding placards demanding public ownership, better public services, and fairer spending plans.

Public ownership: the case Labour refuses to make (but must)

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Public ownership: the case Labour refuses to make (but must)

Nationalisation, Public services, Spending

Public ownership: the case Labour refuses to make (but must)

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-12T20:43:44+00:00June 12, 2025|Nationalisation, Public services, Spending|

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Death by algorithm for online publishers – and the watchdog shrugs

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Death by algorithm for online publishers – and the watchdog shrugs

Algorithm, Social Media

Death by algorithm for online publishers – and the watchdog shrugs

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-12T16:01:09+00:00June 12, 2025|Algorithm, Social Media|

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Disabled person in a wheelchair, locked out of a Job Centre

Labour declared war – why are disabled people surrendering without a fight?

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Labour declared war – why are disabled people surrendering without a fight?

Benefits, Cut, Disability

Labour declared war – why are disabled people surrendering without a fight?

By Mike Sivier|2025-06-12T09:18:18+00:00June 12, 2025|Benefits, Cut, Disability|

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