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Not leadership, but a moral vacuum: Britain’s disgrace in Afghanistan
ALASTAIR CAMPBELL on the shameful moral vacuum that is the British government of today
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Edward Said: The academic on both sides of the woke debate
How Edward Said’s support for Palestine sparked campus wars long before the woke debate.
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Lessons from the Panthers: Don’t be the progressives who let Donald Trump in again
The party's left has suffered setbacks, but could its battle with the centre allow the former president to return in 2024?
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Tim Bradford’s What’s Going on? Why is the world burning?
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James Ball’s Deconstructed: The very strange truth about conspiracies (And why you probably believe in nonsense)
Whether it's aliens, QAnon or even beliefs about cheating in the referendum, fringe beliefs are now the mainstream
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Our PM demonstrates why Latin lessons plan is a bad idea
Just take a look at the cabinet to see how a focus on Latin, classics and PPE [Philosophy, Politics and Economics] in schools and universities does not guarantee success
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Empty shelves are partly down to Brexit – but not everyone will admit it
Supermarket shortages are being blamed on the 'pingdemic' - but Brexit must take its share of responsibility after 25,000 lorry drivers returned to the EU
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Boris Johnson’s latest offence shouldn’t be overlooked
Boris Johnson’s role in wrecking the Rugby League World Cup might rank low in his long list of offences, but should not be overlooked.
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Lord Frost: The courtier about to be caught out
Brexit minister Lord Frost has a reputation as Boris Johnson’s trusted, protected henchman. But his vulnerability, as well as his shortcomings, are increasingly being exposed.
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Trigger issues help explain the pull of this government
Reader letters: Trigger issues were critical in the 2016 EU referendum and US presidential votes.
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The Big Picture: The Russian submarine Orel
Four tug boats manoeuvre the Russian submarine Orel into position in the Gulf of Finland during preparations for Russia’s Navy Day parade.
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Tim Bradford’s What’s Going on? Which ministers would make good Olympians?
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The Big Picture: Munich’s Allianz Arena
Three weeks after plans to light up Munich’s Allianz Arena in rainbow colours caused a major international row, the stadium has finally got the multi-coloured treatment.
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Only Marcus Rashford can save democracy
Marcus Rashford has the power of appeal with voters that Labour’s leadership currently does not have
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Political will is key to resolving social care
An ‘oven-ready’ deal for social care exists – it’s time the prime minister delivered on his promise.
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Matt Hancock is becoming the fall guy for Boris Johnson’s disastrous reign
It's not Matt Hancock that should be facing calls to resign - it's the prime minister
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Bring back Yvette Cooper into the shadow cabinet
It's a no-brainer that Yvette Cooper would offer much-needed leadership in the shadow cabinet
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It’ll be Boris Johnson who brings down the government
Labour is wasting its time trying to shock the public about Boris Johnson's low standards, it needs to focus on setting its own agenda.
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Brexiteers overplayed their hand trying to take back control of waters
The breakdown of talks with Norway over fisheries signifies another broken Brexit pledge.
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We’re at a turning point.. sleaze is now sinking in
There's reason for opponents of this Tory government to feel optimistic about Boris Johnson's changing fortunes
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Brexit means UK is increasing its carbon footprint
The UK is no longer a glowing example of tackling climate change - our carbon footprint is growing following Brexit
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Keir Starmer’s day will come
Keir Starmer's time will come - but he must start to take risks.
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Pure PR isn’t a realistic choice for Britain – but there are other options
AMS or STV could bring electoral reform to Britain - and still bring us a step closer to full PR.
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Boris Johnson avoids criticism over scruffy Prince Philip tribute
Where was the outrage over Boris Johnson's appearance when he paid tribute to Prince Philip?
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PR would mean no vote is wasted in elections
PR is easily understood and used by many voters in Europe
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In defence of the EU’s position on vaccines
Britain - with one of the highest death rates in the world - is not the country that should be pointing accusatory fingers.
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Things are only to get worse trying to hold politicians to account
Why have our attitudes to standards slipped?
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Dominance of English language globally is a blessing and a curse
The notion of ‘Global Britain’ goes hand in hand with good, proficient multi-linguistic skills.