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I believe there needs to be more debate about the sort of society we want to live in and government’s role – this has never been more important than in the current economic climate
Heidi Alexander
I believe that reducing the gap between rich and poor, both in this country and globally, is essential if we are to get on with one another and reduce intolerance, prejudice and violence
Heidi Alexander
I believe everyone should be given an equal chance in life, irrespective of where they are born, who their parents are or the colour of their skin
Heidi Alexander
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Lewisham responds to rising food poverty
Rising costs of food and fuel, static incomes, unemployment and changes to benefits mean that the number of people accessing food banks continues to increase. Clearly food banks shouldn’t be necessary in the 21st century, but I do find the response from the community inspiring.
Justice for Lewisham Hospital
Yesterday the Court of Appeal unanimously rejected the Government’s appeal against the High Court's ruling that the Secretary of State for Health acted outside his powers in taking a decision decimate A&E and maternity services at Lewisham Hospital. Here is my reaction to that judgement:
The Government is failing Londoners
Anyone who has switched on the TV or radio recently to hear the government congratulating itself on marginally better GDP figures might be forgiven for thinking that this means we will all be better off. Sadly, a new report – London’s Poverty Profile – shows the opposite to be the case.
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