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Low-income voters demand higher living standards and expect more Government control over economy after Brexit

Low-income voters demand higher living standards and expect more Government control over economy after Brexit

15th Oct 2018
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Announcing our new leadership team to drive forward strategy on UK poverty

Announcing our new leadership team to drive forward strategy on UK poverty

2nd Oct 2018
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Maintain focus on struggling renters - JRF responds to rise in interest rates

Maintain focus on struggling renters - JRF responds to rise in interest rates

2nd Aug 2018
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Time for Government to listen to the public and right the wrong of in-work poverty

Time for Government to listen to the public and right the wrong of in-work poverty

10th Jul 2018
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Senior Conservative councillors urge Government to invest more in low-cost rented homes

Senior Conservative councillors urge Government to invest more in low-cost rented homes

28th May 2018
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Low-income voters in Scotland could be key battleground in next General Election

Low-income voters in Scotland could be key battleground in next General Election

22nd May 2018

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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. Uniquely, we also run a housing association and care provider, the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.

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