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Universal Credit

The forward march of labour halted, again

Labour’s failure in the general election will lead to more needless suffering. Merlin Gable explains why the party cannot give up hope.

27th January (27th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Why we need to call time on the outdated benefits system for terminally ill people 

Simon Jones argues that the recently announced review into the current benefits system for terminally ill people must lead to swift action

15th July (14th July)
  • Politics and Policy

Mark Drakeford’s socialist credentials

Adam Johannes argues that with no socialist First Minister on offer, a new socialist movement must be built in Wales.

14th January (11th January)
  • Politics and Policy

Universal Credit: the calm before the storm?

The full roll-out of Universal Credit will significantly increase the number of people requiring advice and support, warns Will Atkinson

27th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

‘A Room of One’s Own’ – A Call for Inclusive and Sustainable Spaces Empowering, Protecting and Supporting Women

Claudia Boes makes a call for inclusive and sustainable spaces to empower, protect and support women.

16th April (15th April)
  • Politics and Policy

Universal Credit is detrimental to our children’s mental health

Jennifer Daffin highlights the issues that may be caused when Universal Credit is rolled out to some of Wales’ most deprived areas

8th March (7th March)
  • Uncategorised

What can be further done to improve the Universal Credit policy?

Hayley Macnamara explains that recently announced changes to Universal Credit policy aren’t enough

4th December (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Cutting back on disabled people

Rhian Davies says that a quarter of the Welsh population are threatened by the Westminster Government’s welfare changes

5th March (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

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