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UN Special Rapporteur on Poverty and Human Rights

September 19, 2019

UN poverty Rapporteur reveals ‘behind the scenes’ look at UK visit

Philip Alston says his team’s visit to the UK contributed to the issues of poverty and inequality being taken more seriously by the public.
June 3, 2019

Scottish Government welcomes UN report on poverty in the UK

The Scottish Government agrees with the assessment that UK Government policies have led to the “systematic immiseration” of a significant part of the UK population, meaning they had continually “put people further into poverty”.
May 23, 2019

UN Rapporteur on extreme poverty responds to Amber Rudd's criticism of his report

Special Rapporteur says his report is based on months of preparation by his team, including more than 100 consultations, over 300 submissions, and more than 100 citations to the government’s own data and that of renowned UK institutions.
May 22, 2019

The UN report on poverty is the truth, and we must shout it from the rooftops

For millions of people in the UK, Philip Alston’s final report on poverty and human rights will be a powerful affir
May 22, 2019

UN human rights expert laments UK’s 'doubling down on failed anti-poor policies'

The UK Government’s policies have led to the systematic immiseration of millions across Great Britain, the UN’s expert on poverty and human rights said in a report released today, calling for a new vision that embodies compassion to end the unnecessary hardship.

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