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The latest news, analysis and opinion from the Fabian Society including highlights from the Fabian Review and web-exclusive commentary and insight.

Opinion

Rejected when dying

8 February 2019

MADELEINE MOON MP: The access to welfare bill has its second reading today. It could bring an end to the indignity terminally ill people face when applying for benefits.

Continue Reading Health / Social security / Welfare
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The seeds of recovery

7 February 2019

Across Europe populism is on the rise and social democratic parties are taking a blow at the ballot box. Can progressive politicians reset the trajectory they’re currently on? We asked eight experts for the policy ideas that are needed to revive the centre-left.

Continue Reading Elections / Labour party
Opinion

Causes, not consequences

6 February 2019

JOHN VEIT-WILSON: Abolishing the causes of poverty will not cost the country more money than it has or can afford, but political will is essential.

Continue Reading Inequality / Poverty / Social security / Welfare
Opinion

Where next?

5 February 2019

Andrew Harrop introduces our blog series on what a future government should do to mend social security and poverty in the decade ahead.

Continue Reading Inequality / Poverty / Social security / Welfare
Opinion

Lessons from Preston

31 January 2019

HARTLEPOOL FABIANS: How can towns which have been left behind reconnect with a political system that they feel has ignored them? 

Continue Reading Democracy / Economy / Public Services
Opinion

Making a difference

30 January 2019

ASMITA NAIK: Strong words on tackling sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector need to be backed up by effective action.

Continue Reading Human rights / International relations / Inequality

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