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The concerted attack on assisted dying won’t stop the public supporting this bill

A forceful campaign is trying to make Kim Leadbeater’s committee look as if it’s on the edge of failing. The opposite is true, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025

Who’s to blame if creators of deepfake porn get off lightly? Labour ministers, it seems

A bill that would ban the creation of these images without consent was watered down by the government, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

After 50 years, can’t we shut down this cult of Margaret Thatcher? Just look at the mess she made of Britain

A whole slew of dramas and plays mark half a century since her election as Tory leader. But there is too much gloss, when so many people are still suffering, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Working from home – the politics and the tradition

Letters: Responding to an article by Polly Toynbee, Prof Sophie Watson highlights the social benefits of the workplace, while Pete Dorey takes issue with ‘labour market flexibility’. Plus letters from Ian Arnott, Maddy Gray, Dr Kirstine Oswald and David Mayle

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025

This could be the toughest winter in NHS history. Here’s a simple way we can all help

Patients are dying on hospital trolleys, and nurses are treating them in corridors. The very least we can do is get vaccinated, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

Labour has been sucked into the WFH culture war. It should know better

It’s free, it’s sensible and it makes workers happy. The government needs to accept that this is the new normal, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

I didn’t think it was possible, but this week has been a new low for the Tories

The language and style of British Conservatism is now taken directly from the fact-free world of online conspiracy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025

Ignore Musk, ignore the critics – you’ll feel the benefit of Labour’s policies in your pocket before long

Despite the doom-mongers, the outlook for the economy, the NHS and vital services is good. Coming months should bear that out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Forget ‘benefit cheats’ – £23bn a year is going unclaimed. How do we get that to vulnerable people?

The pension credit deadline has passed – and the government must help find millions missing out on money they’re entitled to, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024

Have faith in Labour’s grownup government

Letters: Sarah Davidson says the government has a shot at solving profound generational challenges and Bryan Merton welcomes Polly Toynbee’s positive perspective. But Bernie Evans wants to see more action right now, and Philip Oliver urges Labour to keep voters engaged

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024