Natalie Bloomer
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United Kingdom
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Confusion and blame as COVID-struck sandwich factory calls workers back in
Union says situation is “crazy" as workers report "just four or five days into their self-isolation period... they are already returning to work”. → Read More
'A perfect storm': Food banks face uncertainty as coronavirus crisis deepens
Coronavirus is forcing food bank closure, just as their services are needed the most. → Read More
The new border guards: MP tip-offs to the Home Office escalate
Shocking increase in MPs shopping migrants to the Home Office, despite alarm about a potential breach of trust. → Read More
Hostile Environment: Hundreds of Commonwealth nationals evicted under anti-migrant 'right to rent' rule
Figures obtained by Politics.co.uk reveal that almost 300 Commonwealth nationals have been evicted from their homes under the government's controversial 'right to rent' rules, raising concerns that members of the Windrush generation could have been affected. → Read More
Christmas at a foodbank: How austerity-hit Britain celebrated the holidays
Away from the eyes of broadcasters, a very different kind of Christmas took place for the victims of the government's austerity-drive. → Read More
Front line: Universal Credit rollout hits Northampton
Eyewitness reports from a local foodbank in Northampon as Universal Credit rolls outs → Read More
Culture of fear: NHS migrant charges risking health of pregnant women
NHS charges for immigrants passed by Theresa May are putting women in danger, according to a new report → Read More
Govt homelessness drive unravels within hours
Some of the money intended to eradicate homelessness was already announced, some of it was coming from other spending areas → Read More
Week in Review: The pain of austerity continues
The impact of the Conservatives’ austerity measures is still being painfully felt across the country → Read More
Hostile environment: Government ignored warnings from Public Health England on migrant health charges
The Department of Health was informed by Public Health England that the new NHS charging rules for migrants could lead to an increase in transmission of HIV, tubercolosis, STIs and Viral Hepatitis, but approved them regardless. → Read More
Windrush Kids: No justice & no peace in immigration debate
Caribbean immigrants to the UK in the 50s and 60s are suddenly being asked to prove their right to be here, exposing failings of the Home Office and Theresa May's government current hostile environment policies that seem to turn doctors, landlords and employers into border guards. → Read More
DWP wins legal case to block future benefit appeals
Government wins legal case which could have major implications for people fighting the DWP. → Read More
Daily Mail's migrant cleaners preparing to strike for better pay
The cleaners are demanding the recommended London Living Wage → Read More
DWP goes back to court to block future benefit appeals
The case could have major implications for welfare appeals → Read More
MPs call for review into May's 'hostile environment' for migrants
Concerns raised that government policies are deterring people from reporting crime or seeking medical advice → Read More
Chaos in Northamptonshire: Tory party infighting and a council on the verge of collapse
While the Westminster bubble obsessed over Haringey this Tory council descended into chaos → Read More
Week in review: Homelessness won't be solved by hiding it from sight
Hounding rough sleepers out of city centres won't solve the problem → Read More
Home Office faces legal challenges over 'right to rent' migrant policy
Two cases are being brought against the Home Office → Read More
Health select committee calls for immediate stop to NHS data sharing with the Home Office
Chair of the committee urges NHS Digital to halt sharing of data → Read More
The Haringey row is about so much more than Labour in-fighting
This isn't a Momentum coup - it's social housing tenants fighting back → Read More