Pauper funerals have increased at a dramatic rate, writes DEBORAH HOBSON, asking why is this swept under the carpet by media and politicians alike

DEBORAH HOBSON, co-chair of Grassroots Black Left, says black party members have waited long enough to have their demands for self-organisation recognised — and must now move on with the task themselves

Grassroots Black Left is a new grouping aimed at revitalising black and ethnic minority participation. DEBORAH HOBSON reports from its parliamentary launch