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A Technological Solution To The Irish Border Issue? The Government Knows It's Nothing But Hot Air

Nobody should be fooled by the fact that the government hasn’t a clue about where else to go
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We Are More Divided Than Ever On Brexit – Extending Article 50 Would Give Us Time To Build Consensus On How To Move Forward

There's been no plan B, no flexibility on red lines, no reaching out – the Prime Minister should focus on getting agreement on what kind of Brexit people want to see
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Women Fleeing Domestic Abuse Shouldn't End Up Homeless – But Too Many Are

It never ceases to shock me how many women across England aren’t considered vulnerable enough for help from their local council –who could be in a more vulnerable situation?
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The Day My Parents Didn't Pick Me Up From Liverpool Street Station

Bestselling author Neil Gaiman retells the story of being left at Liverpool Street as a child, for a special Life Less Ordinary collaboration between HuffPost UK and The Moth
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The Death Of Shamima Begum's Baby Should Shame Us All

Whatever you think of the runaway teen, her baby was wholly and completely innocent, and his death is a moment to re-evaluate our country's moral compass
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The Unacceptable Stigma And Shame Women Face After Baby Loss Must End

Pregnancy must be a positive experience for mothers and babies – when that isn’t possible, women deserve our empathy, respect and support
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How Many More Must Needlessly Contract HIV Before We Ensure Proper Access To PrEP?

Every week 15 gay and bisexual men in London are diagnosed with HIV, yet councils are currently withholding a drug that could stop this
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With A Little Common Sense From The EU And Government On The Backstop, Tory MPs Will Relish Supporting May's Deal

MPs are not asking for much, but we've got to be serious about walking away with an agreement – it's the only way we'll get a blistering deal for our country
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Are We Ruled By A Government Of Bigots?

I hesitate to accuse anyone of bigotry but it’s at least arguable these repeated ‘mis-statements’ or reveal attitudes that should have no place in 21st Century Britain
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Labour Makes Me Feel Safe As A Black Woman – But As A Jewish Woman, I'm Not Extended The Same Courtesy

I want my party to redeem itself. That can only happen when anti-Semitism is not seen as overinflated or a smear campaign against Corbyn.
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