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Social policy blogs by JRF, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The latest expert thinking on social issues and poverty in the UK.

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Katie Schmuecker
Why the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan must also reduce poverty

Why the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan must also reduce poverty

30th Sep 2014
Chris Goulden
Why Labour must make a fresh start on poverty at party conference

Why Labour must make a fresh start on poverty at party conference

23rd Sep 2014
Julia Unwin
#indyref provides Scotland a once in a generation opportunity to tackle poverty

#indyref provides Scotland a once in a generation opportunity to tackle poverty

16th Sep 2014
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Benefits sanctions are adding to bleak prospects for young people

Benefits sanctions are adding to bleak prospects for young people

11th Sep 2014

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