Charity
Alistair Carmichael MP spoke of the need for building consensus with rural communities at BASC’s rural reception at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton this week. Mr Carmichael, the newly appointed chair of the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee, told guests at the packed event that his party would be a significant… Read more »
As Labour prepares for its first party conference in Liverpool since winning the election a coalition of trade unionists, academics, football fans, right to food campaigners and the Bishop of Liverpool have written an open letter to Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, calling for an end Foodbank Britain and warning him not to normalise food banks. Organised… Read more »
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The coalition faces a lengthy standoff over charities’ ability to campaign against government policies when parliament returns next week.
The proposed NHS reforms as part of the Health and Social Care Act are unclear, and must be rewritten to avoid the confusion they have already generated especially with regard to the voluntary sector.
