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The election is over, it’s time to deliver for low-income voters

The election is over, it’s time to deliver for low-income voters

20th Dec 2019
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Government must work quickly to reassure those struggling that they will act to make their lives better

Government must work quickly to reassure those struggling that they will act to make their lives better

13th Dec 2019
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Politicians need to step up and deliver for people on low incomes

Politicians need to step up and deliver for people on low incomes

14th Oct 2019
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Low-income voters could be a crucial force at the next election, according to landmark research

Low-income voters could be a crucial force at the next election, according to landmark research

8th Oct 2019
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Scotland needs new game-changer policies to meet its child poverty targets

Scotland needs new game-changer policies to meet its child poverty targets

7th Oct 2019
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JRF comments on Labour policy on Universal Credit

JRF comments on Labour policy on Universal Credit

27th Sep 2019
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JRF responds to Trussell Trust report on Universal Credit

JRF responds to Trussell Trust report on Universal Credit

19th Sep 2019
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JRF response to the Chancellor's Spending Round statement

JRF response to the Chancellor's Spending Round statement

4th Sep 2019
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“A home should be an anchor against being swept into poverty” – JRF responds to NHF research

“A home should be an anchor against being swept into poverty” – JRF responds to NHF research

22nd Aug 2019
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JRF response to Social Metric Commission's 2019 Report

JRF response to Social Metric Commission's 2019 Report

29th Jul 2019

JRF responds to Labour Party's pledge to eliminate in-work poverty

17th Jul 2019
JRF responds to Labour Party's pledge to eliminate in-work poverty
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Higher turnout and more switching between parties means low-income voters could be key to the outcome of the next General Election

Higher turnout and more switching between parties means low-income voters could be key to the outcome of the next General Election

15th Jul 2019
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Burning Injustices - JRF responds to PM's establishment of a new body

Burning Injustices - JRF responds to PM's establishment of a new body

12th Jul 2019
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JRF response to Onward's report, Human Capital

JRF response to Onward's report, Human Capital

3rd Jul 2019
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Families facing steep costs to get through the summer holidays

Families facing steep costs to get through the summer holidays

3rd Jul 2019
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Scottish Child Payment offers a golden opportunity to make progress in solving child poverty

Scottish Child Payment offers a golden opportunity to make progress in solving child poverty

26th Jun 2019
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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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Company Number: 12132713
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