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Here’s how Andy Burnham really could end homelessness

Utilising empty homes, capping rents and fixing the benefits system would all help, but they’d require a serious fight, says Daniel Lavelle, who writes on mental health, homelessness and social care

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

The release of the UFO files won’t satisfy conspiracy theorists – but it certainly serves Trump’s agenda

If there’s no proof of aliens, the president can blame the deep state. If there’s proof, he’s a hero. Either way, it helps his popularity, says writer Daniel Lavelle

The Guardian - UK · May 16

First Thing: US supreme court ‘demolishes’ Voting Rights Act

Ruling has gutted provision intended to prevent racial discrimination in voting. Plus, oil tops $126 a barrel to reach highest level since 2022

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Can’t the Tories see that letting homeless charities close will cause more homelessness?

Abandoning people to sleep rough makes neither moral nor economic sense, says Daniel Lavelle, who writes on mental health, homelessness and social care

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023

Tuesday briefing: What needs to change to end homelessness

In today’s newsletter: Soaring inflation pushes more people to the streets as shelters struggle and budgets are slashed. How far are we from ending the crisis – and is anywhere doing it right?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

Gout: the myths and the medicine

Letters: The risk of getting gout has a lot to do with our genes and little to do with diet, says GP Ayo Ajanaku. Plus, sufferers Kevin Hughes and Jared West on drugs that have helped them

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

At 35, I found out I had gout. Imagine having to give up everything you like to eat and drink

Overnight, a golf ball-sized lump appeared on my toe – and all sorts of delicious things had to disappear from my diet, says writer Daniel Lavelle

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

More homeless people are dying in the UK – we have a solution, so why aren’t we acting on it?

During the pandemic the government housed rough sleepers and gave them tailored support, until it came to an abrupt end, say Daniel Lavelle and Simon Hattenstone

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

John Lewis advert’s focus on fostering is inspiring

Letters: Jacqui Shurlock of the Fostering Network applauds the retailer’s Christmas ad for highlighting the importance of kindness and human connection. Plus letters from Sue Edwards and Brian Ronson

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

It shouldn’t be down to John Lewis’s Christmas ad to stand up for children in care

With social service budgets slashed, it’s become normal for charities and retailers to start doing the work of the state, says writer Daniel Lavelle

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022