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A new offer is profoundly sensible - no wonder Labour and the Tories have rejected it
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No, David Lammy, Brexit is not settled
The Labour shadow foreign minister has written a thoughtful piece in Foreign Affairs – but when it comes to the EU, he’s wrong
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Big, effective, socially just: A rent revolution could be Labour’s big idea
With political willpower, 2025 could see London become the test bed for a new generation of rent control powers
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Swap votes to regain trust and fix Britain
Readers should keep an eye open for vote-swapping websites in the run-up to the general election
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: The Mail is hiding scandals of its own
The paper’s attacks on Angela Rayner reek of hypocrisy and double standards
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Cartoon: The greatest political scandals in history
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How to fix Britain. This time, no mistakes
In an exclusive extract from his new book, Will Hutton, journalist and author of The State We’re In, sets out how Labour can remake Britain
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The twisted morality of the Daily Mail
The paper’s attacks on Angela Rayner are yet another example of its rank hypocrisy
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Israel will ignore those who failed it before
The Jewish experience, over centuries, has been one of persecution and disregard. This is why Israel is pursuing its destructive policy in Gaza
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Satire helps us cope with this government
We need Have I Got News for You and The Last Leg just as we needed Spitting Image in the 1980s – to reassure us that we aren’t all going mad
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Why I won’t stop talking about left wing antisemitism
Like it or not, this will be a theme in the upcoming general election – we are living through a defining moment for the left
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Can Britain be honest with itself?
Rachel Reeves will need to confront failures that others have ignored
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Labour’s economic plan is finally taking shape, will it be enough?
If Reeves’ analysis is correct, her securonomics will eventually pay for itself
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Keir Starmer is better suited to government than opposition
Tom Baldwin’s biography of the Labour leader suggests we will see a return to serious politics if Starmer makes it to No 10
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The heart of Starmerism
The Labour leader’s plan for a fairer country where the government is trustworthy and delivers public services is one we can all get behind
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Revitalising democracy: The case for citizens’ assemblies in the UK
Labour’s proposal to give citizens more say in how the country is run was quickly shot down by critics. But is it the future of democracy?
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The price of British politics
There is an easy way to stop scandals over political donors – by getting rid of them altogether
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Timpson’s boss is a breath of fresh air
James Timpson sets the standard that other business owners should look to emulate
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Badenoch’s trivialising of racism may make her Tory leader. But at what cost?
The Tories’ response to Frank Hester’s racist comments must signal a turning point for the country
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Close, but no cigar: The hole at the middle of Labour’s new EU strategy
Keir Starmer believes a defence agreement will open up more possibilities. But how quickly?
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You don’t have to be young to be angry about Gaza
For many older people, it’s our anti-apartheid moment. In some ways, Israel’s system is more cruel than the South African variety
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The death of trust: How the Tories have destroyed public faith in the state
Fourteen years of Tory lies have made the electorate wary of politicians and cynical of their promises. It’s a huge problem for Labour
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I have a dream.. an end to cronyism and corruption
We need a Britain that rewards hard work, where so-called tax exiles and clever tax accountants are no longer seen as heroes
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Starmer faces a youth revolt over Gaza
The Labour leader’s stance on the conflict has left him out of step with a large number of younger voters
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What’s the plan, Keir?
Every government needs to tell voters a coherent, positive story. Starmer had better come up with one – and quick
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What the hell just happened in Parliament?
Procedural manoeuvres, bellowing and walk-outs – there’s a good reason for it all
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Abused MPs deserve better.. but we deserve better MPs
Parties need to take greater care when selecting their candidates
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The Tories are sleepwalking towards oblivion
No one in Westminster dares to say it – but the Tories are heading for an extinction-level event
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Sunak is starting a very nasty election campaign
His comment at PMQs was absolutely calculated. He knew full well it would appeal to a certain group who might be on the fence about voting Reform over Tory
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Labour’s creaking machine
The mishandling of antisemitism allegations is the second gaffe by Starmer’s operation in as many weeks. Is his media team up to the job?
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Six new policies for Starmer the centrist
As shadow cabinet ministers submitted manifesto wish lists this week, it’s time to remember where truly radical policy is built…
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Europe has become a Labour of love for the left
If Keir Starmer wins the election, how will he rebuild Britain’s relationship with Europe?