Tag Archives: Voices from the Margins
Budget 2017: 3 policies that would help those most in need
12 charities have proposed three policies for the budget on November 22, to help provide greater financial security for all.
Universal Credit: I became homeless and depressed
One Universal Credit recipient tells how the new system led to homelessness. Church Action on Poverty has invited people to tell us about their experiences …
Universal Credit: Media update
Poverty concerns and budget proposals by Church Action on Poverty and other charities have been reported in the Sunday Times. A letter signed by our …
Universal Credit: has it worked for you?
We’re a campaigning charity and we want to hear more about the impact Universal Credit is having on people. Universal Credit is being rolled out …
Pictures: Why it was all change at Salford Central Station
If you passed through Salford Central Station in late July or early August, then you might have noticed some striking additions. Thousands of rail passengers …
Our day in Parliament: The truth about poverty and how to tackle it
WHAT would you talk about if you were given the chance to speak at Parliament? Three groups of residents from Leeds, Teesside and London had …
Voices from the Margins in the General Election
Our Poverty Media Coordinator Gavin Aitchison reflects on a busy few weeks! It’s hard to believe it’s less than two months since the Prime Minister …
No match for proper conversation
Vox-pops can’t ensure the voices of people in poverty are really heard, says our new Poverty Media Coordinator Gavin Aitchison. Excuse me, do you have …
Voices from the Margins
Help us make sure that alternative voices are heard in this General Election. OK. There’s a vote coming up that will make a huge difference …