Universal Credit: an interview with Bernadette Meaden

The following interview, on the subject of Universal Credit, is reproduced here with the kind permission of openDemocracy. The following interview, on the subject of Universal Credit, is reproduced here with the kind permission of openDemocracy.Despite opposition both...

Respect is not enough

Recently a former British Army Colonel posted a picture of a white poppy on Twitter with the mes Recently a former British Army Colonel posted a picture of a white poppy on Twitter with the message “Wear this symbol to commemorate & support Islamic State mass...

Taking a knee, white poppies, conscience and coercion

Respect for freedom of conscience and tolerance of dissent are among the hallmarks of a go Respect for freedom of conscience and tolerance of dissent are among the hallmarks of a good society. Voltaire wrote “To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you are...

Why I launched the Chronic Illness Inclusion Project

Disabled people are all different. That may sound obvious but politicians need reminding of it sometimes. Disabled people are all different. That may sound obvious but politicians need reminding of it sometimes. My experiences and needs as someone with a fluctuating...