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The Colston Four appeal is an attack on our human rights

Protect protest — A move to refer the Colston Four’s acquittal to the Court of Appeal is nothing but an attempt to undermine our right to protest, writes Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Activism

UK unemployment is falling, but poverty isn’t

The insecure economy — Amid the rising cost of living, the government is hiding behind falling unemployment figures while workers in almost every industry continue to suffer, writes Ella Glover.

Written by: Ella Glover

Activism

In Ukraine, people with disabilities cannot escape war

Crisis within a crisis — As the Russian invasion continues, people with disabilities and their families are facing significant hurdles to reaching safety. Many are now fearing they will be abandoned and left behind, reports Eva Clifford.

Written by: Eva Clifford

Activism

Who does humanitarian aid really help?

More to give — The war in Ukraine has seen a massive outpouring of support from around the world. While heartening, it also raises questions around just how effective our current model of giving is.

Written by: Beauty Dhlamini

Activism

The Homes for Ukraine scheme won’t help the most vulnerable

Rethinking resettlement — With its new resettlement scheme, the government is outsourcing the responsibility for a humanitarian crisis and failing to account for the complex needs of people fleeing war.

Written by: Tiara Ataii

Activism

The government's arms fair is endangering fleeing Ukrainians

Borders kill — The Home Office claims to want to support people displaced by war, but is at the same time hosting a shadowy arms fair to help arms companies sell their deadly wares to stop people crossing borders.

Written by: Mary Atkinson

Activism

My battle with the Home Office to save my sisters fleeing war

Search for Sanctuary — A Ukrainian living in London describes her struggle to bring her family members seeking refuge from war into the UK due to an uncompassionate immigration system.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Culture

Thousands come together to protest the cost of living crisis

Tax the rich — Last weekend saw people gather across the country in demonstrations sparked by a steep rise in the energy price cap.

Written by: Huck

Activism

Who are the voters under threat from the Elections Bill?

Lost voices — The government’s proposed changes to the UK’s election laws have been described as an ‘attack on democracy’. Those set to be impacted explain why the bill risks silencing them.

Written by: Maddy Dhesi

Activism

Demonstrators rally together for a ‘very annoying‘ protest

#KillTheBill — As crucial votes on the policing bill took place in the House of Lords, protestors gathered together with a simple goal: to make as much of a racket as possible.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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