Charities unite to fight UK poverty

By Rosie Walker, Third Sector, 2 July 2008

Forty-five charities and campaigning bodies have formed a coalition to lobby against the causes of UK poverty in the run-up to the next general election.

The Get Fair coalition, due to be launched to the media in September, will call on all political parties to commit themselves to ensuring everyone has adequate income, fair access to services and affordable homes. Among charities already signed up are Help the Aged, Oxfam, Save the Children, the Muslim...

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